Saudi Coalition Strikes Houthi Missile Facilities
Three ballistic missile component factories in Yemen were destroyed by a Saudi-led military coalition, detikNews reported on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. The strikes targeted facilities used by the Houthi movement to manufacture and assemble weaponry.
Coalition spokesman Maj. Gen. Turki al-Maliki said the operation dismantled a plant used to assemble and produce ballistic missile parts, according to Arab News and Al Arabiya. Antaranews.com reported that the strikes also hit a chemical factory used for solid rocket propellants and an electronic laboratory for missile guidance systems.
Air defense units intercepted drones and missiles
Air defense units intercepted a barrage of incoming drones and missiles aimed at the kingdom. Al-Maliki stated that at least one drone was shot down over the Eastern Province, while two missiles were intercepted on Tuesday morning heading toward Riyadh.
A separate ballistic missile targeting southern Saudi Arabia was also intercepted and destroyed. Civil defense authorities issued safety warnings for Riyadh, Abha, and Khamis Mushait before lifting them shortly afterward.
Coalition airstrikes respond to repeated Houthi attacks
The coalition stated the airstrikes were a direct response to repeated Houthi attacks targeting civilians and infrastructure in both Saudi Arabia and Yemen. Antaranews.com noted that armed conflict between Houthi militias and pro-government Yemeni forces backed by Riyadh has intensified since July following a four-year lull.
Coalition warplanes have launched daily raids on Houthi-controlled provinces across Yemen. Al-Maliki emphasized that operations to dismantle the group’s ballistic missile network will continue.
Why the coalition launched airstrikes and what was destroyed
Why did the Saudi-led coalition launch these airstrikes?
The coalition stated the operation was a response to recurring Houthi drone and missile attacks targeting civilians and infrastructure inside Saudi Arabia and Yemen.
What specific facilities were destroyed in Yemen?
According to Maj. Gen. Turki al-Maliki, the strikes destroyed a ballistic missile component assembly plant, a solid propellant chemical factory, and an electronic guidance laboratory.
Which Saudi cities faced air defense alerts during the attacks?
Saudi civil defense authorities issued brief warnings for Riyadh, Abha, and Khamis Mushait before rescinding them.