Saudi Arabia intercepts two ballistic missiles fired toward Makkah

The official spokesperson for the Saudi Civil Defense announced on Wednesday that two ballistic missiles launched by Houthi militia toward the Makkah region have been intercepted and destroyed, with shrapnel landing in the village of Sabouha.

The spokesperson affirmed that this hostile targeting of civilian objects is a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law and reflects the dangerous, aggressive approach pursued by Houthi militia, as well as the threat it poses to civilian safety and security.

He added that the relevant authorities responded immediately to the incident and implemented all standard procedures and measures to handle the situation and ensure the protection of lives and property.

Saudi Civil Defense stressed that concerned agencies continue to take all necessary steps to protect civilians and enhance public safety.

The village of Sabouha, where the debris fell following the aerial interception, is located east of Makkah at a straight-line distance of roughly 36 kilometers from the Grand Mosque.