Coalition says it destroyed two missiles aimed at Taif and Yanbu, Saudi Arabia issues alerts
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The Saudi-led coalition reported that it intercepted and destroyed two ballistic missiles fired by the Houthis towards Taif and Yanbu on Saturday. According to reports, Saudi Arabia's civil defence issued preliminary alerts warning of potential danger in Taif, Yanbu, Mecca, and Jeddah. Around 10 minutes later, civil defence reportedly issued notices stating that the danger had passed.
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The Saudi-led coalition states: The Saudi-led coalition reported that it intercepted and destroyed two ballistic missiles fired by the Houthis towards Taif and Yanbu.
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4 sources: Middle East Eye, Anadolu Agency, The National, Dawn News
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- Middle East Eye · · Saudi-led coalition says it destroyed Houthi ballistic missiles fired towards Yanbu and Taif (Original publication)
- Anadolu Agency · · Saudi-led coalition says it intercepted 2 Houthi ballistic missiles targeting Saudi cities (Original publication)
- The National · · Saudi Arabia intercepts barrage of Houthi missiles and drones (Original publication)
- Dawn News · · Houthis target Saudi Arabia's south as Riyadh airport due to reopen (Original publication)
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1 source: Middle East Eye
Context
1 source: CNBC
Middle East Eye states: Saudi Arabia's civil defence issued preliminary alerts warning of potential danger in Taif, Yanbu, Mecca, and Jeddah.
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2 sources: Middle East Eye, Dawn News
Middle East Eye states: Civil defence reportedly issued notices around 10 minutes later stating that the danger had passed.
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1 source: Middle East Eye
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Middle East Eye
T2 · established media · independent · international
Anadolu Agency
T2 · established media · state media · international
The National
T2 · established media · state media · international
Dawn News
T2 · established media · company · international
CNBC
T2 · established media · company · international
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