The Saudi-led coalition intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched by Yemen’s Houthi group towards the Saudi capital, Riyadh.

Coalition spokesperson Turki Al Maliki announced the interception by air defences in a statement posted on X.

He did not disclose further details about the missile’s launch point or its intended target.

The incident comes amid escalating hostilities involving the Houthis and the Saudi-led coalition, with previous attacks targeting Saudi airports and energy infrastructure.

Saudi Arabia has led a military coalition supporting Yemen’s internationally recognised government against the Houthis since 2015.

The Houthi group seized control of the Yemeni capital, Sanaa, in 2014 and has maintained control over the city and other parts of the country since then.