Saudi-led coalition intercepts a missile as fighting rages in Yemen’s al-Jawf
The Saudi-led coalition intercepted a Houthi missile and drone targeting southern Saudi Arabia, while intense fighting continues in Yemen's al-Jawf region. Meanwhile, Houthi-affiliated media reported civilian casualties following coalition airstrikes in Hodeidah.
Why it matters
The ongoing escalation in Yemen and cross-border attacks on Saudi Arabia underscore the persistent instability and humanitarian crisis in the region.
Houthi-affiliated media report that seven people were wounded in strikes on the city of Hodeidah.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Houthi fighters in al-Jawf, September 15, 2026 [Handout via Reuters] By Al Jazeera Staff Published On 2 Nov 2026 2 Nov 2026 The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen says air defences intercepted a Houthi missile, while fighting continues to rage along key fronts between the armed group and forces loyal to the internationally recognised Yemeni government.
Defences “intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile” targeting Saudi Arabia’s southern region, said coalition spokesman Major General Turki al-Maliki in a statement on Monday.
Earlier, he said defences destroyed a drone launched toward the southern region on Sunday evening.
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