📰 2 sources 7 articles · 29 Oct 2026, 10:08 → 15 days ago

Saudi Civil Defense alerts in Najran and Riyadh, and interception of two missiles toward the capital

On the morning of October 29, the Saudi Civil Defense announced an early warning in Najran and later said the danger had passed from the city, before announcing in the evening an early warning in Riyadh and Al-Kharj governorate. The same evening, the Coalition announced the interception of two ballistic missiles launched by the Houthis toward Riyadh, while reports said Saudi air defenses intervened against two missiles directed at the capital.

📍 Where things stand: The Coalition announced the interception of two ballistic missiles toward Riyadh, and the Civil Defense announced that the danger had passed from Najran, with no official details on the outcome of the interception or the extent of damage.

⏱️ Timeline

29 Oct 2026, 10:08 The Saudi Civil Defense announced the activation of an early warning in Najran, without further details on the nature or cause of the warning.
29 Oct 2026, 10:16 The Saudi Civil Defense announced that the danger had passed from Najran city, without the published text including details on the nature of the danger or the extent of damage.
29 Oct 2026, 18:52 The Saudi Civil Defense announced the activation of an early warning in the capital Riyadh and in Al-Kharj governorate, without further details on the nature or cause of the warning.
29 Oct 2026, 19:47 The Coalition announced the interception of two ballistic missiles launched by the Houthis toward Riyadh. Later, reports said two missiles were directed at the Saudi capital Riyadh and that Saudi air defenses intervened to intercept them, with no available details on the outcome of the intervention or the extent of damage.