Air defenses intercept Houthi cruise and ballistic missiles targeting Riyadh

RIYADH — Air defenses intercepted and destroyed a cruise missile launched by the Houthi militia toward Riyadh, the Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen announced Tuesday.The coalition also reported that Saudi air defenses had intercepted a ballistic missile launched by the Houthis toward the capital.Saudi Civil Defense activated an early warning alert in Riyadh, warning residents of a potential threat and urging them to follow official safety instructions.In a separate incident, Saudi air defenses thwarted another ballistic missile launched by the Houthi militia toward the Kingdom’s southern region, according to the coalition.The interceptions came shortly after the coalition announced the destruction of a Houthi facility used to assemble and produce ballistic missile components.