Saudi Arabia's air defense forces intercepted multiple missile and drone attacks launched by the Houthi militia over the weekend, according to the Saudi-led Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen. The incidents occurred on Friday and Saturday across several regions of the Kingdom.

Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki, the coalition spokesperson, reported that air defenses successfully destroyed a cruise missile targeting the western region and a ballistic missile aimed at the southern region of Saudi Arabia. In addition, three unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) launched by the Houthis were intercepted and neutralized as they approached Riyadh, Makkah, and Madinah.

The coalition's statement did not specify any casualties or damage resulting from the attempted attacks. The Houthi militia, based in Yemen, has frequently deployed missile and drone strikes against Saudi targets as part of the broader conflict that has persisted since 2014.

Saudi Arabia and its coalition partners have consistently condemned these assaults, citing them as violations of the kingdom’s sovereignty and contributing to regional instability. In response, coalition forces maintain robust air defense measures to counteract threats posed by the Houthis.

The conflict in Yemen has drawn in various regional powers, with the Houthis receiving support from Iran, while Saudi Arabia leads a coalition backing the internationally recognized Yemeni government. The ongoing hostilities have resulted in a protracted humanitarian crisis and periodic escalations in cross-border attacks.