Four Hurt, 15 Homes Damaged After Houthi Missile Debris Falls on Riyadh

Incident and Casualties

Saudi Civil Defense announced that four people, including two women, a man and a child, were injured after debris from two intercepted Houthi cruise missiles fell on residential areas in Riyadh.

Details of the Interception

The Civil Defense spokesman said the incident occurred on Tuesday, October 13, after air defenses intercepted and destroyed two cruise missiles launched by the Houthi militia toward the Saudi capital.

He said fragments from the intercepted missiles landed in residential neighbourhoods, causing the injuries and limited material damage to 15 houses.

Official Response

The spokesman confirmed that the relevant authorities had implemented the established emergency procedures for such incidents.

Context of Ongoing Threats

He added that the announcement comes amid continued Houthi missile and drone attacks targeting Saudi Arabia, including recent interceptions over Riyadh and the Eastern Province.