Debris from two intercepted Houthi ballistic missiles causes damage in Riyadh

Debris from two intercepted Houthi ballistic missiles fell in the Saudi capital Riyadh on Tuesday, causing material damage to a building, a construction site and a vehicle, Saudi Civil Defense said.

A Civil Defense spokesperson said emergency teams responded after the two ballistic missiles, launched by the Iran-backed Houthi militia in Yemen, were intercepted and destroyed.

The falling debris damaged a building, a project under construction and a vehicle, according to a statement carried .

The spokesperson said the relevant emergency procedures had been implemented.

The statement did not report any casualties.

The incident comes amid repeated missile and drone attacks targeting Saudi Arabia, including its cities and critical infrastructure.

Earlier Tuesday, Saudi Arabia’s cabinet, chaired by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, praised the Kingdom’s air defense systems for thwarting repeated Houthi attempts to target Mecca, Medina and other Saudi cities and facilities.

The cabinet condemned the attacks as a serious violation of Saudi sovereignty and reaffirmed the Kingdom’s right to defend its holy sites, citizens and residents.