Air defences intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched toward the Medina region.

Open Claimed by Saudi-led coalition in Yemen on 5 November 2026.

Next check: 12 November 2026.

The statement

Saudi-led coalition spokesman Turki al-Malki said its air defences intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched toward the Medina region, Al Jazeera and Al-Mahriah reported. Al Jazeera said the announcement came minutes after Saudi Civil Defence warned of a potential danger near Yanbu. No damage was reported in the accounts found.

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1. Where the claim was made Al Jazeera Media · Government of Qatar origin: Saudi-led coalition spokesman al-Malki statement on the Medina missile, 5 Nov · published 2026-11-05 00:00 UTC
2. Where the claim was made Al-Mahriah Media · Not yet classified origin: Saudi-led coalition spokesman al-Malki statement on the Medina missile, 5 Nov · published 2026-11-05 00:00 UTC

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