Air defenses intercept Houthi missiles, drones targeting Makkah, Madinah and other regions

RIYADH — Air defenses intercepted and destroyed two missiles and three drones launched by the Houthi militia toward several regions of the Kingdom on Friday and Saturday, according to the Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen.Coalition spokesperson Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki said air defense forces intercepted and destroyed a cruise missile launched by the Houthi militia toward the western region and a ballistic missile targeting the southern region.Al-Maliki added that three drones launched by the Houthis toward Riyadh, Makkah and Madinah were also intercepted and destroyed.The latest interceptions followed similar incidents Thursday, when Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed two ballistic missiles launched by the Houthis toward Riyadh and another ballistic missile targeting the Eastern Province, according to Al-Maliki.Meanwhile, Saudi Civil Defense urged citizens and residents to follow safety instructions during warning periods, including staying away from open areas and glass windows and avoiding balconies and rooftops.