Saudi Coalition Intercepts Houthi Cruise Missiles Targeting Riyadh
Saudi air defenses intercepted three cruise missiles launched toward Riyadh on Wednesday amid an escalation of Houthi strikes targeting the kingdom.
The Coalition for to Support Legitimacy in Yemen announced that its defense systems intercepted and destroyed the three cruise missiles, according to a statement from coalition forces spokesperson Turki al-Maliki, published by Anadolu Ajansı. No immediate reaction from the Houthis followed the announcement.
The coalition also reported on November 11, 2026, that two drones launched by the Houthi militia were intercepted and destroyed in the Mecca and southern regions, according to l’Agence de Presse Saoudienne. Saudi Arabia has led a military coalition supporting the internationally recognized Yemeni government against the Houthis since March 2015.
On Tuesday, November 10, 2026, the Houthi group stated it carried out four military operations using ballistic missiles and drones against targets in Saudi Arabia, including an Aramco oil facility and King Khalid International Airport. The group also claimed it targeted Saudi army gatherings inside Yemeni territory.
Ces incidents suivent des frappes antérieures survenues dimanche 8 novembre 2026, lorsque des témoins ont rapporté des dégâts sur une tour d’Aramco dans le quartier d’affaires de Riyad, comme l’a détaillé France 24. Witnesses saw a projectile strike the building, causing shattered windows and visible exterior damage.
An official source at the Saudi Energy Ministry said that an Aramco administrative building in Riyadh was the target of an attack attempt, which caused minor damage from falling debris but resulted in no deaths or injuries, according to Prix du baril.
The recent attacks mark an escalation in Houthi strikes against Saudi Arabia that began in July 2026, targeting civil airports and energy production infrastructure. The Houthis, who have controlled Sanaa and several other Yemeni provinces since September 2014, are accused by Riyadh of receiving backing from Iran.
“prennent en otage la transformation économique de l’Arabie saoudite dans une guerre qui semble de plus en plus impossible à gagner”, said Andreas Krieg, King’s College de Londres, told France 24.”