ISLAMABAD: Official Spokesperson of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen, Major General Turki Al-Malki said on Thursday that the Coalition forces intercepted and destroyed a cruise missile in Saudi Arabia’s Madinah region.
التحالف :
اعتراض وتدمير صاروخ مجنح (كروز) بمنطقة المدينة المنورة.
— المتحدث الرسمي باسم قوات التحالف (@CJFCSpox) October 15, 2026
Major General Turki Al-Malki said in a separate statement that a UAV was intercepted and destroyed in the Eastern Region.
التحالف:
اعتراض وتدمير طائرة مسيرة بالمنطقة الشرقية.
— المتحدث الرسمي باسم قوات التحالف (@CJFCSpox) October 15, 2026
The Saudi Civil Defence meanwhile lifted earlier warnings it issued for Najran City and Jizan City, saying on its social media account the danger has passed.
It reiterated the interior ministry’s advisory against filming, publishing or sharing information related to impact sites of intercepted drones and missiles.
تنبيه زال الخطر عن مدينة جيزان ، لسلامتك الاستمرار في اتباع تعليمات #الدفاع_المدني وتجنب التجمهر والتصوير نهائيًا. في حالة الطوارئ اتصل بالرقم (998).
Alert: The danger has passed in Jizan City. For your safety, continue following #CivilDefense instructions and avoid gathering and filming. In case of emergency, call (998).
— الدفاع المدني السعودي (@SaudiDCD) October 15, 2026
Saudi Cabinet warns Houthis of consequences for attacks on Kingdom
The Saudi Cabinet on Tuesday warned that the Houthis will bear the consequences of their attacks targeting Saudi Arabia’s airports, Makkah, Madinah, visitors to the Two Holy Mosques, and civilian and economic facilities.
Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman chaired the Cabinet session held in Riyadh, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.
The Cabinet praised the role of the Armed Forces in defending the homeland, safeguarding its gains and resources, and effectively deterring any aggression or threat against its sovereignty and the safety of its citizens and residents.
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It affirmed that these efforts ensure the Kingdom remains a bastion of security and stability as it advances toward further progress and prosperity, while maintaining its steadfast commitment to achieving regional and global peace.
The Cabinet extended its deepest condolences to the families of the victims of these criminal assaults and wished the wounded a speedy recovery.
Furthermore, the Cabinet commended the military operations carried out by the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen to counter threats posed by the Houthis to the Yemeni people, international peace and security, global trade, and maritime supply chains.
