Saudi Coalition Intercepts Houthi Ballistic Missile Heading for Riyadh
Saudi Arabia's air defenses intercepted two Houthi ballistic missiles heading towards Riyadh, part of five missiles intercepted since October 27. Houthi claims regarding the attack on the Ras Tanura refinery have not been independently verified.
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The Saudi Arabian-led military coalition confirmed that its air defenses successfully intercepted two Houthi group ballistic missiles heading towards Riyadh. This confirmation was conveyed by coalition spokesman Turki al-Malki and reported by the AFP news agency on October 30 2026. This intercept was part of a series of attacks that occurred since October 27.
In this series of attacks, a total of five missiles were intercepted: two towards Riyadh and three towards the Eastern Province. Debris from the intercept reportedly hit a number of buildings, construction sites and vehicles. There have been no independently confirmed reports of casualties as a result of this incident.
On the other hand, the Houthi group claims to have attacked the Ras Tanura oil refinery and the Saudi Ministry of Defense building. The claim has not been independently verified, as noted by the AP news agency. This escalation of attacks has once again reminded the world of the fragile security stability in the Gulf region.
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