Riyadh:Air defenses successfully intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile that was launched by the terrorist Houthi militia toward Riyadh, officials have confirmed.

According to Saudi Press Agency, the announcement was made by Major General Turki Al-Malki, the official spokesperson for the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen.

The interception of the missile exemplifies the ongoing efforts by coalition forces to protect the region from threats posed by the Houthi militia.