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Saudi Arabia reports Medina missile interception; Houthis deny attack
Saudi Arabia says it intercepted a cruise missile over the Medina region. Yemen’s Houthis deny carrying out an attack. Saudi authorities also reported destroying a drone over the Eastern province. The reported incidents come amid renewed fighting between the Saudi-led coalition and the Houthis.
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From 16 October 2026 — Daily Brief
16 OCT 2026 · 11
Saudi Arabia said it intercepted and destroyed a cruise missile over the Medina region on 15 October. Yemen’s Houthi movement denied carrying out an attack.
The Saudi-led coalition announced the interception. Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree said the group had conducted no operation against Saudi Arabia that day.
Saudi authorities separately reported destroying a drone over the Eastern province, an important oil-producing region.
The incidents were reported amid renewed fighting between the Saudi-led coalition and the Houthis. The group had previously pledged not to target airports serving the holy cities of Mecca and Medina.