Debris from ballistic missile interception falls in Riyadh, causing material damage
- Middle East
- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 08:17 PM 27 October 2026
- Updated Date: 08:26 PM 27 October 2026
Debris from the interception of two ballistic missiles fell in the Saudi capital Riyadh on Tuesday, damaging a building and a construction site, said Saudi Civil Defense.
The falling debris also caused material damage to a vehicle, it added on X.
Saudi officials provided no further details.
The latest news comes amid ongoing fighting in Yemen, which has escalated since July, and continued Houthi attacks on Saudi territory using drones and ballistic missiles.
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