Saudi-led coalition says it intercepted drones targeting kingdom
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Wed, 21 October 2026
2 reports- Anadolu Agency (AA)07:14first to report
Interception and destruction operation carried out in regions of Medina and Eastern Province, says spokesman
- Anadolu Agency (AA)07:14
Interception and destruction operation carried out in regions of Medina and Eastern Province, says spokesman
Thu, 22 October 2026
3 reports- Anadolu Agency (AA)03:14
Announcement follows deadly attacks on Dammam airport and Aramco oil facility
- Anadolu Agency (AA)12:21
Coalition spokesperson does not specify drone’s origin or intended target
- Anadolu Agency (AA)22:40
Coalition spokesman says missile was launched toward Najran, near Yemeni border
Fri, 23 October 2026
1 report- Anadolu Agency (AA)04:17
Air defenses intercept drones over Riyadh, Medina, Eastern Province and southern region while missile targeting Najran intercepted before reaching its target
Sat, 24 October 2026
2 reports- Anadolu Agency (AA)05:39
Coalition spokesman provides no details on launch site, damage
- Anadolu Agency (AA)12:44
Coalition spokesman says missiles launched toward Taif and Yanbu were intercepted, destroyed
Sun, 25 October 2026
4 reports- Anadolu Agency (AA)04:41
Incident follows destruction of 2 Houthi ballistic missiles launched toward Saudi cities of Taif and Yanbu
- Anadolu Agency (AA)05:54
Coalition spokesperson provides no details about latest incident
- Anadolu Agency (AA)10:36
Latest announcement comes after coalition spokesman said forces destroyed ballistic missile, 2 drones launched toward Riyadh
- Anadolu Agency (AA)10:36
Latest development comes after coalition intercepted Houthi cruise missile over southwestern Saudi Arabia
Mon, 26 October 2026
5 reports- Channel News Asia05:40
Authorities sent text messages to residents warning them of a "hostile aerial threat" targeting the city.
- France Info (France)06:03
La coalition militaire a dit avoir aussi détruit quatre plateformes de lancement de missiles balistiques, ainsi qu'un dépôt de missiles des houthis.
- Google News - Top Stories10:46
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- Anadolu Agency (AA)16:13
Coalition provides no details on drones’ origin or intended targets
- Google News - Top Stories17:04
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Tue, 27 October 2026
7 reports- Le Figaro (France)00:57
Trois missiles balistiques tirés par les rebelles houthistes du Yémen vers l’est de l’Arabie saoudite ont été interceptés et détruits mardi, selon la coalition militaire menée par Ryad.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)01:41
- Interceptions follow destruction of 3 drones over Riyadh region and southern Saudi Arabia
- Google News - Top Stories02:17
Saudi-led coalition says it intercepted Houthi missiles, drones attacking kingdom Reuters How Houthi attacks have grounded flights across Saudi Arabia Reuters Saudi-led coalition says it downed Houthi missiles and drones Al Jazeera Iran live updates: Houthis claim new attack on Riyadh airport, Saudis report interception ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Saudi-led coalition says it destroyed Houthi missile facilities, and other Mideast news AP News
- Al Jazeera English04:54
The attacks come as top officials from Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, Pakistan and Iran meet in Tehran to de-escalate conflict.
- Index.hr (Croatia)05:33
SAUDIJSKA koalicija presrela je hutističke projektile i dronove.
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- 24sata (Croatia)27 Oct, 09:08their copy
- N1 Info (Croatia)05:36
Koalicija pod vodstvom Saudijske Arabije u Jemenu priopćila je u utorak da je presrela i uništila balističke projektile i bespilotne letjelice koje su
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- tportal (Croatia)27 Oct, 04:57their copy
- Anadolu Agency (AA)12:18
Coalition air defenses also intercepted 3 ballistic missiles targeting Eastern Province and 4 drones heading toward southern Saudi Arabia
Wed, 28 October 2026
1 report- Anadolu Agency (AA)02:53
Jeddah, Yanbu receive all-clear after emergency alerts; debris from earlier interceptions damages property in Riyadh
Thu, 29 October 2026
5 reports- Anadolu Agency (AA)01:22
- Civil Defense issues all-clear for Eastern Province and Najran after early warning alert
- Le Figaro (France)01:36
Selon le porte-parole de la coalition, Turki al-Malki, «la défense aérienne a intercepté et détruit un missile balistique lancé par la milice terroriste houthie».
- middleeasteye.net03:30
- Anadolu Agency (AA)18:18
Saudi Civil Defense earlier issued emergency warnings in Riyadh, Al-Kharj and Najran before announcing danger had passed
- Anadolu Agency (AA)22:34
Air defenses destroy missile launched toward western region, says coalition spokesman
Fri, 30 October 2026
10 reports- Al Jazeera English00:00
Saudi-led coalition air defences intercept and destroy a Houthi drone over the Mecca region.
- Le Figaro (France)04:51
La coalition menée par Ryad a annoncé vendredi avoir intercepté un drone tiré par les houthistes pro-iraniens du Yémen dans la région de la ville sainte de La Mecque.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)06:03
Coalition spokesperson says Houthi drone was intercepted, destroyed, while group claims it 'has not carried out any operation today (Friday) targeting Saudi territory'
- Anadolu Agency (AA)06:03
Coalition spokesperson says Houthi drone was intercepted and destroyed as military escalation continues
- pakobserver.net06:38
The drone was shot down before reaching its intended target, says Saudi coalition forces spokesperson in a statement
- Le Monde (France)07:30
Les houthistes et les forces saoudiennes, qui appuient le gouvernement yéménite au sein d’une coalition militaire, échangent quotidiennement des frappes depuis la reprise en juillet du conflit au Yémen.
- South China Morning Post09:25
Saudi Arabia said on Friday it intercepted and destroyed a drone launched by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels near Islam’s holiest city, a claim the Houthis denied. A coalition spokesman, Major General Turki al-Malki, said the drone was intercepted in the region surrounding Mecca, Islam’s holiest city and a destination for millions of Muslim pilgrims each year. In a statement, Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree denied carrying out any operations targeting Mecca, saying the group’s...
- Al Jazeera English09:42
Houthis deny targeting the region of the Muslim holy city as hostilities continue to escalate.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)16:31
Coalition reports destruction of 2 aerial threats amid escalating attacks by Yemen's Houthis
- Anadolu Agency (AA)20:04
Coalition on Friday has reported 4 Houthi attacks targeting Saudi Arabia, including ballistic and cruise missiles
Sat, 31 October 2026
4 reports- Anadolu Agency (AA)05:06
Coalition spokesman gives no details on launch site, damage
- Anadolu Agency (AA)06:33
Coalition spokesman says debris falls after interception but causes no casualties as authorities inspect site
- Le Figaro (France)07:55
Alors que les attaques houthistes contre des infrastructures saoudiennes se multiplient, un nouveau drone s’est introduit dans l’espace aérien dans le centre du pays.
- globalarabnetwork.com10:10
The Saudi Ministry of Defense reported the successful interception and destruction of three unmanned aerial vehicles over Riyadh and the southern region.