Riyadh: (RightNow). The Saudi military coalition claims to have intercepted 3 ballistic missiles launched by Yemen’s Houthi militia towards Saudi Arabia. According to Saudi Civil Defense, a ballistic missile aimed at Riyadh was destroyed mid-air by Saudi air defenses. However, debris from the missile caused damage to a children’s school and a medical clinic complex in the capital.

Saudi officials reported no casualties from the incident. A spokesperson for Saudi Civil Defense stated that after intercepting and destroying the ballistic missile over Riyadh, civil defense teams arrived at the scene to complete the necessary safety procedures.

Major General Turki Al-Maliki stated that the threat was averted by timely targeting of incoming missiles towards Saudi Arabia. He added that the Houthi militia also launched 2 ballistic missiles towards Riyadh, which were destroyed by Saudi defense systems.

It is noteworthy that the Houthis claimed to have targeted Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport on Thursday. However, Saudi officials have not confirmed any direct missile strike on the airport. According to Reuters, the Saudi military coalition claims to have intercepted 3 more ballistic missiles launched by Yemen’s Houthi militia towards Saudi Arabia.

It is clear that according to Saudi officials, the missile aimed at Riyadh was destroyed mid-air, while its debris caused damage to a school and medical clinic. The Houthis have claimed to target Riyadh Airport, but Saudi officials have yet to confirm any direct missile strike on the airport.