Arab Coalition Led by Saudi Arabia Announces That It Blocked Ballistic Missile and UAV Attacks in Yemen

Brigadier General Turki al-Maliki, Spokesperson of the Arab Coalition led by Saudi Arabia, made a statement on the social media platform of the US-based company X.

Maliki stated that 2 ballistic missiles were neutralized in Khamis Mushait and Jazan regions and 4 UAVs were neutralized in Khamis Mushayt, but he did not make a statement regarding the source of the attack.

Spokesperson Maliki also stated that they will continue to take operational measures to deter the Houthis in Yemen.

Brigadier General Maliki had previously announced that the Houthis targeted the Taybe Power Plant in Medina, Saudi Arabia, with a UAV two days ago.

Yemen is the scene of a civil war that started after the Houthis took control of the capital Sanaa and some provinces in September 2014.

The Arab Coalition led by Saudi Arabia has been supporting the internationally recognized government of Yemen since March 2015.

Yemen is the scene of a civil war that started after the Houthis took control of the capital Sanaa and some provinces in September 2014.

The Arab Coalition led by Saudi Arabia has been supporting the internationally recognized government of Yemen since March 2015.

Taiz, Marib, Al-Jevf, Al-Bayda and Lahij fronts are the scene of the most extensive conflicts that started at the beginning of July 2026, after the relative calm following the ceasefire in April 2022.

As the intensity of the conflict increased throughout September, it is stated that the Houthis took control of some critical points in the Hudaydah and Taiz provinces, including the strategic city of Al-Muha and Meyyun Island in the Babulmandeb Strait.

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