Saudi forces destroy Houthi ballistic missile launched towards Riyadh
Saudi-led coalition says air defences downed a Houthi ballistic missile targeting Riyadh.

Saudi-led coalition says air defences downed a Houthi ballistic missile targeting Riyadh.


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