“Defense forces intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched by the Houthi terrorist militia toward Riyadh,” the Saudi-led coalition stated on X, as reported by detikNews.
Multiple explosions were heard across the Saudi capital on Tuesday morning, November 10, 2026, prompting residents to seek shelter following mobile phone alerts.
This incident follows a strike two days earlier on an Aramco skyscraper in a primary financial district of the city. The Saudi-led coalition, which supports the internationally recognized Yemeni government, has faced near-daily attacks from the Iran-backed Houthi group since the beginning of October.
Major General Turki Al-Maliki, spokesperson for the coalition, announced on Monday, November 9, that air forces successfully destroyed three facilities in Yemen used for assembling and producing ballistic missile components, according to ANTARA News Sulteng.
The targeted sites included a chemical plant for rocket fuel production and an assembly facility for missile electronic systems. These strikes occur as the conflict, which saw a period of relative calm for the last four years, has returned to a state of heightened volatility since the expiration of a ceasefire in July.
The escalation has forced schools in Riyadh to pivot back to online learning. Students who had only recently returned to classrooms for two days were instructed to resume remote studies as a “precautionary measure,” detikNews reported.
A fire broke out at the East-West pipeline on Monday, November 9, though the Saudi Press Agency reported that the facility remains operational despite the damage. This pipeline serves as a critical export route, particularly as tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz continue to impact regional energy markets.
Why did the coalition target Houthi facilities on November 9?
The coalition launched the operation to dismantle and destroy production and assembly lines for ballistic missiles, fuel, and electronic systems to weaken the militia’s offensive capabilities, according to ANTARA News Sulteng.
How has the conflict impacted daily life in Riyadh?
Beyond the immediate threat of air defense interceptions, the security situation has forced a return to remote schooling for students and prompted emergency alerts for residents to seek cover, as reported by detikNews.
Is the East-West pipeline still functioning?
Yes, despite a fire caused by an attack on November 9, a Saudi energy ministry official stated that the pipeline continues to operate, according to detikNews.
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