Saudi Arabia says debris from two intercepted ballistic missiles fell in Mecca region

Saudi authorities said air defences intercepted two ballistic missiles launched towards the Mecca region, with debris falling on Wednesday at two sites, including Wadi al-Maghmas about 21 km east of the Grand Mosque and Sabuhah village about 35 km to its northeast. No casualties or damage were reported.

Saudi civil defence blamed the Houthis, calling the targeting of civilian objects “a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law”. The Houthis have repeatedly denied Saudi accusations that they target Mecca and Medina, saying their operations are aimed at military and strategic targets elsewhere in Saudi Arabia.