Saudi coalition says two drones and two missiles were intercepted

Saudi air defenses intercepted two drones launched by Yemen’s Houthi militia toward Riyadh and two ballistic missiles headed for Khamis Mushait, the Saudi-led coalition said Saturday. Spokesman Turki al-Maliki said the drones were destroyed.

The report describes the interceptions amid renewed escalation in Yemen’s war and says the Iran-aligned Houthis have stepped up attacks on Saudi Arabia. Riyadh supports Yemen’s internationally recognized government and has carried out airstrikes against the Houthis as part of the coalition.