Riyadh:The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen reported that its air defenses successfully intercepted and destroyed two ballistic missiles launched by the Houthi group towards the Saudi capital, Riyadh.

According to Anadolu Agency – English, the announcement was made by coalition spokesman Maj. Gen. Turki al-Maliki on the US social media platform X. However, no further details were provided regarding potential casualties or damage resulting from the interception.

Earlier on the same day, the coalition also reported the interception and destruction of three Houthi ballistic missiles aimed at Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province. Additionally, the coalition announced the interception and destruction of four drones launched by the Houthis towards the kingdom's southern region.

These interceptions occur amid increased hostilities between the Houthis and the Saudi-led coalition, which backs Yemen's internationally recognized government. Saudi Arabia has been leading a military coalition against the Houthis since March 2015, following the group's seizure of the Yemeni capital Sanaa and other areas in 2014.