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Major update: Saudi Arabia says six Houthi ballistic missiles intercepted over Taif and Yanbu
The Saudi-led coalition said on September 24 that air defences intercepted six ballistic missiles fired by the Houthis, with southern Taif province and the Red Sea area of Yanbu among the targets. Saudi Civil Defence also warned Jeddah, Mecca, Tabuk and other locations. No clear casualties or damage have been reported.
The Saudi-led coalition said on September 24 that air defences intercepted six ballistic missiles fired by the Houthis, with southern Taif province and the Red Sea area of Yanbu among the targets. Saudi Civil Defence also warned Jeddah, Mecca, Tabuk and other locations. No clear casualties or damage have been reported.
Why it matters
Yanbu is a major Saudi refining and energy hub, while Taif, Jeddah and Mecca are heavily populated. Official confirmation of a multi-missile attack makes this an S-level breaking development with implications for regional security, aviation and energy markets; there is no evidence so far that a missile struck a facility.
Full report
Reuters reported at 09:33 UTC on September 24 that the Saudi-led coalition said air defences intercepted six ballistic missiles fired by the Houthis. The coalition identified southern Taif province and the Yanbu area on the Red Sea among the targets and said it would deal firmly with the escalation.
Saudi Civil Defence issued potential-danger alerts for Jeddah, Mecca, Taif, Yanbu and Tabuk, among other locations. Tabuk received its first such warning of the current escalation. The coalition statement and alerts confirm a broad aerial threat, but Reuters reported no clear casualties, falling debris or facility damage.
Separately, two Greek security sources said a Patriot battery deployed in Saudi Arabia and operated by Greek personnel shot down one ballistic missile and one drone in the wider Yanbu region. Reuters did not establish whether that missile was one of the six cited by the coalition, so N Globe does not add the two counts together.
Yanbu hosts major refining and energy facilities. The Houthis have stepped up attacks since declaring a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia, while fighting has also intensified along Yemen's western coast and near the Taif-Aden corridor, posing continued risks to Red Sea shipping and regional energy security.
Verification status: corrected/updated; the core event is officially confirmed while damage remains unresolved. The Saudi-led coalition confirmed the interception of six Houthi ballistic missiles, and two Greek security sources separately confirmed one missile and one drone downed in the Yanbu area. News value: S. Origin: Saudi Arabia, Middle East. Primary section: War/military and security. Related regions: Middle East, Europe, Asia and worldwide. Latest source time: September 24, 2026, 09:33 UTC. N Globe update: 14:13 UTC. N Globe editorial illustration, not on-scene footage.
This report is an original summary based on verified sources, not a verbatim reproduction.
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