The Saudi-led coalition intercepted at least one missile targeting Riyadh, though Saudi Civil Defense confirmed that falling shrapnel wounded one resident and damaged a home and vehicle. Prior air raid alerts were issued for Riyadh and Al Kharj, with reporting that Ansarallah targeted the Prince Sultan Airbase. Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree vowed to continue strikes on Saudi airports and oil sites and threatened a 'qualitative military operation' deep inside the kingdom.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Houthi Missiles Hit Government Oil Facility in Riyadh
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Explosions shook the city of Riyadh on Wednesday as ballistic missiles from Yemen forced the Saudi coalition to engage in multiple interceptions. Personnel were injured and infrastructure was destroyed at a government oil facility in the capital, according to reports from the Iranian news agency IRNA and other regional observers, though Saudi officials have not detailed the extent of the damage to the energy site.
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