Houthi drone and missile (type not stated) attack on Riyadh · 26 September 2026
General / The official spokesman for the Coalition forces: Air defenses intercepted and destroyed two drones launched by the Houthi terrorist militia toward the Riyadh region
عام / المتحدث الرسمي باسم قوات التحالف: الدفاعات الجوية اعترضت ودمرت مسيّرتين أطلقتهما الميليشيا الحوثية الإرهابية باتجاه منطقة الرياض (machine translation)
- Date
- 26 September 2026 · 15 Rabi' al-Thani 1448 AH
- Place
- Riyadh
- Attacker
- Houthis
- Weapons
- Drone, Missile (type not stated)
- Outcome
- Intercepted
- Killed / injured
- No casualties reported
- Launched from
- Yemen
- Confirmation
- Officially confirmed
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- General / The official spokesman for the Coalition forces: Air defenses intercepted and destroyed two drones launched by the Houthi terrorist militia toward the Riyadh regionعام / المتحدث الرسمي باسم قوات التحالف: الدفاعات الجوية اعترضت ودمرت مسيّرتين أطلقتهما الميليشيا الحوثية الإرهابية باتجاه منطقة الرياض (machine translation)
“Riyadh, 15 Rabi al-Thani 1448 AH, corresponding to 26 September 2026 AD, SPA: The official spokesman for the Coalition forces "Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen," Major General Staff Turki al-Maliki, stated that air defenses intercepted and destroyed two drones launched by the militia…”
- The Coalition: Air defenses intercepted and destroyed two drones launched by the Houthi terrorist militia toward the Riyadh region.التحالف : الدفاعات الجوية اعترضت ودمرت مسيّرتين اطلقتهما الميليشيا الحوثية الإرهابية باتجاه منطقة الرياض. (machine translation)
“The Coalition: Air defenses intercepted and destroyed two drones launched by the Houthi terrorist militia toward the Riyadh region.”
- Coalition defenses thwart Houthi missile and drone attack on Riyadh, Khamis Mushayt
“- The Houthi attack targeted two key locations: Riyadh and Khamis Mushayt - Two drones were intercepted near Riyadh, while two ballistic missiles were neutralized heading toward Khamis Mushayt RIYADH: Saudi air defenses…”
- Coalition: - Intercepting and destroying two drones launched by the Houthi terrorist militia towards the Riyadh region - Air defense intercepts and destroys two ballistic missiles launched b…التحالف: - اعتراض وتدمير مسيرتين أطلقتهما الميليشيا الحوثية الإرهابية تجاه منطقة الرياض - الدفاع الجوي يعترض ويدمر صاروخين باليستيين أطلقتهم… (machine translation)
“Coalition: - Intercepted and destroyed two drones launched by the terrorist Houthi militia towards the Riyadh region - Air defense intercepted and destroyed two ballistic missiles launched by the Houthi militia towards Khamis Mushait https://t.co/Ef3dc4B9cT”
- Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi drones, ballistic missile targeting Riyadh, Khamis Mushait
“Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi drones, ballistic missile targeting Riyadh, Khamis Mushait RIYADH — Saudi Air Defenses intercepted and destroyed two drones launched by the terrorist Houthi militia toward the Riyadh…”
- Saudi Arabia intercepts 4 Houthi drones and 2 ballistic missiles targeting the Kingdom
“- The drones and one of the missiles were intercepted over Khamis Mushayt, and the other missile over Jazan - Debris from one of the missiles fell in residential areas of Khamis Mushayt, damaging buildings and vehicles…”
- 🔴 BREAKING: Coalition says air defenses intercepted two drones heading toward Riyadh
“🔴 BREAKING: Coalition says air defenses intercepted two drones heading toward Riyadh https://t.co/Il7QsmLt9i https://t.co/IUMyY6jMkB”
- Coalition forces: Interception and destruction of two drones launched by the Houthi militia toward Riyadhقوات التحالف: اعتراض وتدمير مسيّرتين أطلقتهما ميليشيا الحوثي باتجاه الرياض (machine translation)
“Coalition forces: Intercepted and destroyed two drones launched by the Houthi militia towards Riyadh https://t.co/ZNRguEz6Tg”
- 🔴 BREAKING: Saudi Arabia’s air defenses intercepted two drones launched by the Iran-backed Houthi militia toward Riyadh, the spokesperson fo…
“🔴 BREAKING: Saudi Arabia’s air defenses intercepted two drones launched by the Iran-backed Houthi militia toward Riyadh, the spokesperson for the Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen, Major General Turki al-Maliki,…”
- Gulf Cooperation Council: . The Houthi attacks on Riyadh and Khamis Mushait are a blatant violation of the Kingdom's sovereignty . The Council's states stand by Saudi Arabia in all the measures it takes…مجلس التعاون: . الاعتداءات الحوثية على الرياض وخميس مشيط انتهاك سافر لسيادة المملكة . دول المجلس تقف إلى جانب السعودية لكل ما تتخذه من إجراء… (machine translation)
“Gulf Cooperation Council: . The Houthi attacks on Riyadh and Khamis Mushait are a blatant violation of the Kingdom's sovereignty . The Council's states stand with Saudi Arabia in all measures it takes to protect its security https://t.co/mLasH34twR”
- 🔴 GCC: Houthi attacks on Riyadh and Khamis Mushait pose a direct threat to the security and safety of civilians 🔴 GCC: GCC countries stand w…
“🔴 GCC: Houthi attacks on Riyadh and Khamis Mushait pose a direct threat to the security and safety of civilians 🔴 GCC: GCC countries stand with Saudi Arabia in all measures it takes to protect its security…”
- Gulf Cooperation Council: The Houthi attacks on Riyadh and Khamis Mushait are an extremely dangerous escalation and a blatant violation of the Kingdom's sovereignty. The Houthi attacks on…مجلس التعاون الخليجي: . الاعتداءات الحوثية على الرياض وخميس مشيط تصعيد بالغ الخطورة و انتهاك سافر لسيادة المملكة . الاعتداءات الحوثية على ال… (machine translation)
“Gulf Cooperation Council: . The Houthi attacks on Riyadh and Khamis Mushait are an extremely dangerous escalation and a blatant violation of the Kingdom's sovereignty . The Houthi attacks on Riyadh and Khamis Mushait are a direct threat to the security and safety of civilians . The Council's states stand with…”
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