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Saudi-led coalition reports intercepting six ballistic missiles launched toward cities
Air defenses destroyed projectiles targeting Taif and Yanbu as France pledges support for port security.
The short version
- The Saudi-led coalition stated it intercepted six ballistic missiles fired toward Taif and the port of Yanbu.[Al Jazeera · Fox News · France 24]
- A Greek-operated Patriot system in Saudi Arabia also shot down a ballistic missile and a drone in the Yanbu area.[Al Jazeera]
- Saudi civil defense temporarily issued emergency danger warnings across several regions including Mecca, Jeddah, and Yanbu before lifting them.[Al Jazeera · France 24]
- There was no immediate claim of responsibility, and it was not immediately clear if the attacks caused casualties or damage.[Al Jazeera · Fox News]
Key facts
- The Saudi-led coalition announced that it intercepted and destroyed six ballistic missiles targeting Taif and Yanbu.[Al Jazeera · Fox News · France 24]
- A Greek-operated Patriot missile system based in Saudi Arabia intercepted a drone and a ballistic missile in the Yanbu region.[Al Jazeera]
- Saudi Civil Defence issued temporary alerts for Mecca, Tabuk, Jeddah, Yanbu, and Taif before declaring the threat had passed.[Al Jazeera · France 24]
- France pledged to deploy military assets to help safeguard the oil terminal at Yanbu.[France 24]
What remains uncertain
- It was not immediately confirmed whether the attempted strikes caused any damage or casualties.[Fox News]
- No group, including the Houthis, immediately issued a formal claim of responsibility for the missile launches.[Al Jazeera]
Sources
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