Saudis intercept 'ballistic missile' fired by Huthi rebels near Riyadh

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia on Saturday intercepted and destroyed a “ballistic missile” northeast of the capital Riyadh after it was launched from Yemen, state media reported.

“Saudi Air Defense intercepts ballistic missile northeast of Riyadh,” Saudi state TV said.

State-run news channel Al-Ekhbariya said the missile “was of limited size (and) no injuries or damage” were reported.