Saudi air defenses intercept two Houthi drones targeting Riyadh

26/09/2026

Saudi air defenses intercept two Houthi drones targeting Riyadh

RIYADH, Sept 26: Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed two drones launched by Yemen’s Houthi group toward the Riyadh region early Saturday, Saudi officials said.

Turki Al-Maliki, spokesman for the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen, said Saudi forces were closely monitoring missile and drone threats directed at the Kingdom.

He said the two drones targeting the Riyadh region were detected and intercepted before they could reach their intended targets.

The Houthis have been engaged in renewed fighting with Saudi-backed government forces since Yemen’s civil war reignited in July. The group has also declared a maritime blockade targeting Riyadh amid the latest escalation.