Saudi Arabia Intercepts Two Iran-Backed Houthi Ballistic Missiles Targeting Makkah and Madinah

24/10/2026

RIYADH, Oct 24: Saudi Arabia’s Civil Defense said on Saturday that debris from the interception of two ballistic missiles launched by Yemen’s Houthi militia fell in several locations across the Makkah and Madinah regions.

The Civil Defense spokesperson said the two missiles, launched by the Houthi militia towards the Makkah and Madinah regions, were intercepted. Fragments from the interception subsequently fell in Wadi Al-Maghmas in the Holy City of Makkah, Al-Nuzha neighbourhood in Jeddah Governorate, Wadi Jalil in Taif Governorate and Mastoura Centre in Rabigh Governorate.

Authorities implemented the approved procedures for dealing with such incidents, the spokesperson said.

The statement did not provide details of any casualties or damage resulting from the falling debris.