Saudi-led coalition intercepts 2 ballistic missiles, 3 drones

RIYADH, Nov. 15 (Xinhua) -- The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen said Sunday that it had intercepted and destroyed two ballistic missiles and three drones targeting Riyadh and the kingdom's Eastern Province.

According to statements posted by the coalition's spokesperson on the social media platform X, its air defenses intercepted and destroyed two ballistic missiles launched by the Houthi group toward Riyadh.

Residents in the Saudi capital heard explosions early Sunday, while mobile phone applications issued alerts.

In three separate statements, the coalition said it had intercepted and destroyed three drones over the kingdom's Eastern Province.

The coalition provided no further details about the targeted locations or whether the attacks had caused any casualties or material damage.