Saudi-led coalition says three Houthi drones were intercepted over Riyadh and southern regions

Single source · Riyadh region, Saudi Arabia (approximate: Riyadh) · 2026-10-26

The Saudi-led coalition and the Saudi Ministry of Defense say three drones were intercepted and destroyed over Riyadh and southern regions of Saudi Arabia, with the Saudi Press Agency also reporting it. Iran International relays a Saudi announcement of another wave of missiles and drones amid Houthi attacks on Saudi territory. All figures and attributions come from the Saudi side and no independent confirmation is listed.

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Sources

• @tabzlive (Telegram), 2026-10-26 15:28 UTC
• Iran International, 2026-10-26 15:45 UTC
• Middle East Eye, 2026-10-26 15:45 UTC
• Mathrubhumi English, 2026-10-26 17:18 UTC
• Al-Monitor, 2026-10-26 17:52 UTC
• www.jordannews.jo, 2026-10-26 19:42 UTC

First reported 2026-10-26 15:28 UTC; last updated 2026-10-26 19:50 UTC.

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