Explosions heard over Riyadh as Saudi authorities say Houthi missiles downed
Saudi authorities reported intercepting multiple Houthi ballistic missiles fired toward Riyadh and the country's eastern region. Meanwhile, fighting has intensified in Yemen, with the Houthis accusing government forces of a deadly strike near the city of Taiz.
Why it matters
The escalation of missile attacks on Saudi territory underscores the ongoing volatility of the regional conflict and the persistent threat posed by Houthi forces.
Explosions heard over Riyadh as Saudi authorities say Houthi missiles downed Houthis accused government forces of killing two people in a strike at a gas station near the besieged Yemeni city of Taiz, where fighting has been intensifying between the two sides Dubai Saudi authorities said they destroyed two ballistic missiles fired by Iran-backed Houthi rebels in neighbouring Yemen after explosions were heard over the Saudi capital Riyadh on Tuesday (October 27, 2026).
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