# Saudi Arabia repels Houthi missile attack on Riyadh, coalition says

https://mins.news/en/item/65794

- TASS, 2026-09-19 21:12 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2190145

> Saudi-led coalition spokesman Brigadier General Turki al-Maliki said Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched by the Houthis toward Riyadh on Saturday morning. He said the group had intensified attempts to target civilians in the capital. Explosions were heard earlier in Riyadh.

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