Saudi intercepts four ballistic missiles launched towards Riyadh

Saudi Arabia intercepted and destroyed four ballistic missiles that were launched toward Riyadh on Wednesday, the Defence Ministry said, just ahead of a meeting of regional and Islamic foreign ministers in the Saudi capital.

“Scattered debris fell across various areas of the capital, with initial assessments indicating no casualties or damage,” the ministry said.

Several loud booms were heard and some of the city’s residents received phone alerts for the first time warning them of a hostile aerial threat.