Attempted Attack on Madinah Foiled as Cruise Missile Intercepted in Mid-Air
RIYADH: Saudi-led Arab coalition forces have intercepted and destroyed a cruise missile launched towards the Madinah region of Saudi Arabia, foiling an attempted attack before it could reach its target.
According to Qatar-based broadcaster Al Jazeera, coalition spokesperson Colonel Turki Al-Maliki confirmed that the coalition’s air defence systems successfully intercepted the missile in mid-air.
The spokesperson said the cruise missile, launched towards the Madinah region, was destroyed before reaching its intended target, preventing damage to civilian areas.
BREAKING: Saudi-backed coalition forces intercept and destroy a cruise missile around the Medina area, spokesperson Turki al-Maliki says
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Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia’s Civil Defence authorities announced that the security threat in the southern regions of Najran and Jazan had passed.
Earlier, emergency alerts had been issued in the two regions amid concerns over a potential security threat. Following the clearance of the threat, authorities reassured residents that the immediate danger had subsided.
The latest developments come amid heightened security concerns in the region, with Saudi authorities continuing to monitor potential threats and maintain protective measures to safeguard civilians and critical areas.
