Saudi coalition reports intercepting drones and missiles

Saudi-led coalition officials said on September 26 that air defenses intercepted two drones launched toward the Riyadh area and ballistic missiles heading toward Khamis Mushait in southwestern Saudi Arabia. The accounts agree on the two drones, but differ on whether one or two missiles were intercepted. The claims have not been independently verified in the supplied reporting. Coalition spokesperson Major General Turki Al Malki said the drones were intercepted before reaching their intended target. Coalition statements also reported missile interceptions near Khamis Mushait, a city in southwestern Saudi Arabia. Saudi Civil Defence alerts were reported for Khamis Mushait and Abha, while accounts said no alert was issued for Riyadh. Civil Defence later said the danger had passed in affected areas, according to one report. The missile count remains unclear: coalition accounts cited in reports described either one or two missiles. No single total can be established from the available information. The accounts also do not provide a confirmed assessment of damage or casualties from the reported interceptions.