Houthi missiles intercepted over Saudi Arabia as battles intensify
Saudi Arabia says it intercepted missiles targeting Riyadh and Dhahran, with falling debris injuring people.
Al Jazeera English reports: Saudi Arabia says it intercepted missiles targeting Riyadh and Dhahran, with falling debris injuring people.
The story is also being covered by France 24. France 24 adds: Saudi Arabia reported damage to an Aramco building in Dhahran and four people wounded in Riyadh on Wednesday, after the kingdom intercepted Houthi missiles targeting the capital.
This world story centres on Saudi Arabia. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Houthi, Riyadh and Dhahran.
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Key details
- Location
- Saudi Arabia · Middle East
- Reported by
- Al Jazeera English and France 24
- First reported
- Key names
- Houthi, Riyadh, Dhahran, Aramco
- Section
- World
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- Al Jazeera EnglishHouthi missiles intercepted over Saudi Arabia as battles intensify
- France 24Live: Saudi Arabia reports Aramco building hit and four wounded in Houthi missile attacks
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