Saudi-led coalition says it destroyed a Houthi cruise missile over Riyadh region

Summary

Saudi-led coalition forces intercepted and destroyed a cruise missile that the Houthis launched at the Riyadh region, according to coalition spokesperson Major General Turki al-Malki, who said so in a post on X. The report does not give further details on the missile's path, any damage, or casualties. It follows earlier reports of drones shot down over Saudi Arabia on October 30 and 31, 2026, but those were a separate set of incidents and are not part of this event.

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1. Middle East Eye

   7 Nov 2026, 05:44 UTCSource ↗

   Middle East Eye reports that Saudi-led coalition forces intercepted and destroyed a cruise missile launched by the Houthis that targeted the Riyadh region, citing a post on X by coalition spokesperson Major General Turki al-Malki.