Riyadh:Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen announced Wednesday that its air defenses successfully intercepted and destroyed three cruise missiles launched by Yemen’s Houthi group targeting the Saudi capital, Riyadh.

According to Qatar News Agency, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) quoted Coalition spokesperson Major General Turki Al Malki, who confirmed the interception of the missiles.

The missiles were reportedly launched by the Houthi group in Yemen, aiming for Riyadh, but were neutralized by the Coalition’s defensive measures.