Explosions are reported in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Updated 2026-11-11 · told from many outlets at once

Multiple explosions were heard in Riyadh during the night leading up to Tuesday. The Saudi-led coalition reported that air defenses intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched by the Houthi militia toward the capital. Residents had previously received mobile phone warnings regarding an aerial threat.

• The Saudi-led coalition posted that air defenses intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched by the terrorist Houthi militia toward Riyadh.
• Multiple explosions were heard in the Saudi capital on Tuesday.
• The Houthis claimed attacks on Riyadh's business district on Sunday.
• Residents received mobile phone warnings about an aerial threat.

Outlets: Clarín, Deutschlandfunk, Dhaka Tribune, Expressen, ORF News (Austria), Prothom Alo English, The Hindu (International)

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