Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Post: Coalition Intercepts Houthi Missile Aimed at Khamis Mushait Following Airport Attack

Khamis Mushait:A ballistic missile launched by the Houthi group towards the Saudi city of Khamis Mushait was intercepted and destroyed by the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen. This occurred on Monday, following a deadly attack at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh that resulted in one fatality and several injuries.

According to Qatar News Agency, the coalition's spokesperson, Maj. Gen. Turki Al Maliki, confirmed the interception in a statement released by the Saudi Press Agency. However, no further details were provided regarding the missile interception.

The airport attack, which took place on Sunday, claimed the life of a Pakistani national and injured 11 others, as reported by Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation. The injured individuals were transported to a hospital for treatment, and officials are currently evaluating the extent of the material damage.

These events are part of a series of renewed Houthi attacks aimed at Saudi Arabia, targeting critical infrastructure, including civilian aviation facilities.