Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Oct 20, 2026 (AFP) - Saudi says intercepted Houthi missile, blasts heard in capital

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2026-10-20

Saudi forces on Tuesday said they had intercepted a Houthi ballistic missile aimed at the kingdom's capital, after authorities issued a danger warning and AFP journalists reported hearing blasts. The kingdom "intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched by the terrorist Houthi militia towards Riyadh", said Turki Al-Malki, a spokesman for the Saudi-led military coalition backing Yemen's government in its war against the Houthis. Riyadh w......

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