Saudi Arabia thwarts Houthi ballistic missiles, Yemen's Saudi-led coalition says
USO•Saudi Arabia intercepted six ballistic missiles fired by Yemen's Houthis on Thursday, targeting Taif and the Yanbu area; damage and casualties were unclear.
1. Missiles intercepted
Saudi Arabia intercepted six ballistic missiles fired by Yemen's Houthis on Thursday, thwarting attacks on the southern province of Taif and the Yanbu area on the Red Sea, the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen said. It was not clear whether there was damage or casualties. An emergency alert was issued for areas including Jeddah and Mecca.
2. Fighting in Yemen
The coalition said it would respond firmly to further Houthi escalation. Separately, government forces repelled overnight Houthi attacks on a supply route to Aden, government sources said. The road is also critical for goods entering Taiz and for residents seeking to travel abroad.
