Saudi Arabia reported that it intercepted a number of missiles aimed at the capital city of Riyadh and the oil‑rich city of Dhahran earlier this week. The defence ministry said the intercepted projectiles fell to the ground, scattering debris that injured several people in the affected areas.
Officials confirmed that the missiles were launched from the direction of Yemen and were intercepted by the Saudi air defence system before reaching their intended targets. The ministry did not disclose the exact number of missiles intercepted.
Emergency services responded to the impact sites, treating injuries ranging from minor cuts to more serious wounds caused by falling fragments. No fatalities were reported at the time of the statement.
Saudi Arabia has repeatedly warned that it will respond to any attacks on its territory, and the incident comes amid ongoing tensions in the region. The government has urged residents in the affected areas to remain vigilant and follow safety instructions from local authorities.
<small>Source: Al Jazeera — read the original story there.</small>