Saudi coalition says missile intercepted near Medina

Summary

Saudi Arabia’s coalition said it intercepted a missile in the Medina region on Thursday, Oct. 15. The Houthis quickly denied targeting the region, Channel NewsAsia reports; they had previously vowed to spare the holy cities of Medina and Mecca.

Timeline

1. Channel NewsAsia

   15 Oct 2026, 10:53 UTCSource ↗

   Channel NewsAsia reports that the Houthis denied targeting the Medina region on Thursday, after the Saudi coalition said it intercepted a missile there, and notes the Houthis had previously vowed to spare Medina and Mecca.

2. Hindustan Times

   15 Oct 2026, 20:20 UTCSource ↗

   The Hindustan Times reports that Saudi Arabia said it thwarted a missile strike on Medina.