Saudi-led coalition shoots down missiles and drones as Yemen fighting drives mass displacement

Al Jazeera English reported that the Saudi-led coalition intercepted two missiles and two drones over Riyadh. The outlet added that fighting has intensified in Yemen's Marib and al‑Jawf provinces. A United Nations agency said more than 340,000 Yemenis have been displaced since August. The interceptions occurred against the backdrop of the escalating conflict in the Yemeni north, which has forced hundreds of thousands to flee their homes. The report links the defensive actions in Saudi Arabia to the broader regional instability caused by the battles in Marib and al‑Jawf.

Why it matters

The interceptions highlight the coalition's response to threats amid rising tensions, while the displacement figures underscore the growing humanitarian crisis in Yemen.

Key details

Location

Saudi Arabia · Middle East

Reported by

Al Jazeera English

First reported

15 Nov 2026, 08:29 IST

Key names

Riyadh, Yemen's Marib, UN, Yemenis

Section

World

Sources

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• Al Jazeera EnglishSaudi-led coalition intercepts two missiles, two drones in Riyadh 15 Nov, 08:29

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