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Saudi-led coalition intercepts a missile as fighting rages in Yemen’s al-Jawf

The Saudi-led coalition intercepted a Houthi ballistic missile and a drone targeting southern Saudi Arabia, according to coalition spokesperson Major General Turki al-Maliki. Concurrent fighting has intensified in Yemen's al-Jawf province between Houthi forces and those loyal to the internationally recognized government. The coalition also reported intercepting a drone in the Mecca region and another over Medina, though Houthi officials deny the Medina attack. In Yemen, Houthi-affiliated media report seven people were wounded by strikes in the city of Hodeidah.

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  • ✓ Coalition spokesperson Major General Turki al-Maliki stated air defenses intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile and a drone targeting southern Saudi Arabia.
  • ✓ Fighting is intensifying in Yemen's al-Jawf province between Houthi forces and the internationally recognized government.
  • ✓ The Saudi-led coalition reported intercepting a drone in the Mecca region.
  • ✓ The Saudi-led coalition launched a precision operation to neutralize Houthi military resources in Yemen.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 16 independent reporting domains (90% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

What changed

The Saudi-led coalition reported new interceptions of missiles and drones over the southern region, Medina, and the Mecca region.

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  1. Saudi Coalition Intercepts Houthi Missile Amid Fighting in al-Jawf

    The Saudi-led coalition intercepted a Houthi ballistic missile and a drone targeting southern Saudi Arabia, according to coalition spokesperson Major General Turki al-Maliki. Concurrent fighting has intensified in Yemen's al-Jawf province between Houthi forces and those loyal to the internationally recognized government. The coalition also reported intercepting a drone in the Mecca region and another over Medina, though Houthi officials deny the Medina attack. In Yemen, Houthi-affiliated media report seven people were wounded by strikes in the city of Hodeidah.

    Why it matters

    Al-Jawf has emerged as a new focal point in the broader conflict between the Houthis and the Yemeni government. The escalation includes cross-border raids on Saudi military posts and drone launches toward Dammam airport. These developments highlight the ongoing volatility of the regional security environment.

    What is confirmed

    • Coalition spokesperson Major General Turki al-Maliki stated air defenses intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile and a drone targeting southern Saudi Arabia.
    • Fighting is intensifying in Yemen's al-Jawf province between Houthi forces and the internationally recognized government.
    • The Saudi-led coalition reported intercepting a drone in the Mecca region.
    • The Saudi-led coalition launched a precision operation to neutralize Houthi military resources in Yemen.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Houthis conducted cross border raids on Saudi military posts.

    What to watch next

    • Movement of government or Houthi forces within the al-Jawf hotspot.
    Sources used for this update (20)
    1. www.aljazeera.com — Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
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    3. Reuters — Saudi-led coalition says it downs Houthi drone over Medina; Houthis deny attack
    4. Ynetnews — Are the Houthis attacking Mecca and Medina? Saudi claims ignite battle over Islam's holiest cities
    5. The Times of Israel — Saudi-led coalition says it carried out ‘precision’ operation against Houthis
    6. Anadolu Ajansı — Saudi-led coalition launches operation to ‘neutralize’ Houthi military resources in Yemen
    7. Saudi Gazette — Ballistic missile and UAV, fired by Houthi militia, intercepted over southern region
    8. Al Arabiya English — Saudi-led coalition says it targeted resources used by Houthis in Yemen
    9. www.aljazeera.com — Saudi-led coalition intercepts a missile as fighting rages in ...
    10. Al Jazeera — Saudi-led coalition intercepts a missile as fighting rages in Yemen’s al-Jawf
    11. Reuters — Yemen's Houthis say they launched drones towards Saudi Arabia's Dammam airport
    12. Middle East Eye — Houthis launched cross border raids on Saudi military posts, sources say
    confidence 90%
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