Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi missiles as Riyadh's Aramco building damaged

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9 lis 2026, 10:55News

9 November 20261 min read

Saudi Arabia intercepted missiles from Yemen's Houthi rebels targeting the kingdom on Sunday, November 8, with debris damaging an Aramco building in Riyadh.

The missiles were aimed at Saudi Arabia's capital and other regions, with falling debris causing damage to a building in Riyadh's financial district that belongs to the state-owned oil giant Aramco. This incident highlights the ongoing security challenges in the region.