Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi missiles, debris damages Riyadh kindergarten and clinic

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Saudi air defences intercepted three ballistic missiles targeting Riyadh and Khamis Mushait, but falling debris damaged a kindergarten and a medical clinic complex in the capital. No immediate casualties were reported. The Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen said two missiles were aimed at Riyadh and one at Khamis Mushait. Spokesperson Major General Turki Al-Maliki said the launch site in Sanaa was traced and destroyed. Earlier strikes hit King Khalid International Airport and Abha International Airport, killing three people and injuring dozens. The incident highlights risks of debris falling on populated areas even when interceptions succeed.


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