Saudi Arabia issues multiple early warnings as air defenses intercept Houthi ballistic missile
RIYADH — Early warning alerts were issued across several parts of Saudi Arabia on Monday morning over potential security threats, while air defenses intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched toward the southern region. The first alert was issued through the Early Warning Platform at 8:58 a.m. for Khamis Mushait Governorate, followed shortly by alerts in Taif, Abha and Najran. Around noon, another alert was issued for Jazan Region, followed by a second alert for Najran in the afternoon. The all-clear was subsequently issued for the affected areas, indicating that the threats had passed. According to an announcement by the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen, air defenses intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched by the Houthi militia toward the Kingdom’s southern region. In its early warning notifications, the Saudi Civil Defense urged residents who received alerts to follow official safety instructions and contact 988 in the event of an emergency.