Missiles Intercepted Near Riyadh After Saudi Coalition Strikes Yemen Fuel Depot

The Saudi-led coalition, which is fighting in Yemen, hit a fuel depot near the Houthi‑controlled capital of Sanaa on Thursday. The strike prompted a rapid response from Saudi air defenses.

Shortly after the attack, Saudi forces intercepted several missiles that were heading toward Riyadh, the kingdom’s capital. Military officials said the missiles were neutralised before they could cause damage.

The incident underscores the heightened tension between the Saudi coalition and Houthi forces, who have repeatedly targeted Saudi infrastructure in retaliation for the coalition’s air campaign in Yemen.

Why It Matters

The escalation raises concerns about regional stability and the potential for attacks to affect international oil markets and security interests of the US and Europe.