Saudi Arabia’s Civil Defence said on Sunday that falling debris from two intercepted ballistic missiles injured a Saudi citizen and an Asian resident and damaged residential properties and vehicles in the kingdom’s southern region.
According to a statement carried by the Saudi Press Agency, Civil Defence teams responded to incidents in Khamis Mushait and Ahad Rafidah governorates after the missiles were intercepted and destroyed.
The incidents occurred amid escalating hostilities involving Yemen’s Houthi group, Saudi Arabia and forces supporting Yemen’s internationally recognised government.
There was no immediate comment from the Houthis regarding the reported injuries and property damage.
Saudi Coalition Reports Intercepting More Missiles
The Saudi-led coalition supporting Yemen’s internationally recognised government said it had intercepted and destroyed multiple missiles and drones launched by the Houthis toward Saudi territory.
Coalition spokesperson Turki al-Maliki said on Sunday that 10 ballistic missiles launched from Yemen toward southern Saudi Arabia had been intercepted. He did not immediately provide details about casualties or damage linked to those interceptions.
Maliki also reported the interception of a cruise missile targeting Khamis Mushait, along with a ballistic missile and two drones launched toward Riyadh.
In a separate announcement, the coalition said it had intercepted and destroyed 12 missiles and two drones launched by the Houthis. The announcements covered multiple reported incidents, and the available information does not establish whether all the figures refer to separate attacks.
The reported interceptions highlight the continuing pressure on Saudi air defences as the conflict expands across strategic locations in the kingdom.
Houthis Warn Airlines Against Using Riyadh Airport
The latest escalation has also raised concerns about civilian aviation.
King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh announced that changes to terminal assignments for domestic and international flights operated by Saudi national airlines would take effect on October 25.
Under the revised arrangements, Terminal 1 would handle domestic flights, while Terminal 2 would serve international services operated by national carriers.
The airport advised passengers with confirmed bookings to contact their airlines to verify flight details and reservation status before travelling.
Meanwhile, Houthi spokespersons warned airlines, airport employees and travellers against using King Khalid International Airport, describing it as unsafe and a military target.
Such warnings have added to concerns about the safety of civilian air travel amid reported missile and drone attacks. Passengers have been advised to confirm their flight arrangements directly with their airlines.
Houthis Claim Attacks on Saudi Airports and Oil Facilities
The Houthis claimed on Saturday that they had conducted seven military operations using ballistic missiles and drones against targets across Saudi Arabia.
According to the group’s statement, the targets included King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, Najran airport and Khamis Mushait air base.
The group also claimed to have targeted facilities belonging to Saudi oil company Aramco in Yanbu and the Rabigh oil refinery. Other reported targets included crude oil pumping stations and the East-West oil pipeline, which transports oil from eastern Saudi Arabia toward the Red Sea coast.
Saudi-Led Coalition Says It Destroyed Two Houthi Missile Launch Platforms
The Houthis described the operations as retaliation for Saudi airstrikes in Yemen. They alleged that approximately 100 strikes had hit civilian locations in Sanaa and other areas under their control over the preceding 24 hours, causing deaths and injuries.
The group also claimed that Saudi Arabia had carried out 3,123 airstrikes and missile attacks since the latest escalation began.
These figures and descriptions were claims made by the Houthis and were not independently verified in the report. Saudi authorities did not immediately provide a detailed response to each allegation.
Missile Debris Reported Near Makkah and Madinah Regions
Saudi Civil Defence separately reported that two Houthi ballistic missiles launched toward the Makkah and Madinah regions had been intercepted, with debris falling at four locations.
According to the agency, fragments were reported in Wadi al-Mughammas in the Makkah region, Jeddah’s Al-Nuzha district, Wadi Jalil in Taif and Masturah in Rabigh.
Saudi broadcaster AlEkhbariya reported that fragments from one missile fell in Wadi al-Mughammas, near the Arafat area and approximately 23 kilometres from the Grand Mosque in Makkah.
Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree denied that the group had targeted holy sites in Makkah or Madinah. He said the operations were directed at oil facilities and military bases and that further details would be announced later.
The competing statements underscored the sensitivity of reports involving missile activity near the two holy cities. The available information did not independently establish the intended targets of the intercepted missiles.
Civil Defense: Two Injured, Three Buildings and Seven Vehicles Damaged as Debris from Intercepted Houthi Missiles Falls in Khamis Mushait, Ahad Rafidah.
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Yemeni Army Reports Operations Against Houthi Forces
Separately, Yemen’s army said on Saturday that its forces had conducted 736 operations during the preceding 24 hours, claiming to have neutralised 307 Houthi fighters and commanders and destroyed or damaged 68 military vehicles and weapons.
The army said the operations targeted command centres, troop concentrations, reinforcements, weapons depots and supply routes as part of an offensive it called “Dawn of Yemen.”
It did not specify how many people had been killed or wounded, and there was no immediate response from the Houthis.
In Taiz province in southwestern Yemen, the army said it had struck a command centre, heavy weapons positions and weapons depots inside an abandoned hotel.
Government forces accused the Houthis of using the building as an observation post and firing position to threaten residential neighbourhoods and maintain their siege of the city. The army said its troops also conducted raids to suppress fire from the area.
The claims could not be independently verified from the available information.
Regional Escalation Raises Security Concerns
The latest developments reflect the widening security risks associated with the conflict in Yemen, particularly for Saudi Arabia’s civilian population, transport infrastructure and energy facilities.
Although Saudi air defences have reportedly intercepted multiple incoming missiles and drones, falling debris has caused injuries and damage in populated areas.
Claims of attacks on airports, oil installations and military bases have also heightened concerns about aviation safety and the security of critical infrastructure.
With Saudi-led coalition forces reporting further interceptions and the Houthis claiming additional operations, the situation remains volatile. Independent confirmation of the competing military claims and the full extent of the damage remains limited.
