Saudi Arabia Intercepts Three Ballistic Missiles

Saudi air defenses intercept three ballistic missiles targeting Riyadh, Taif and Yanbu, along with a drone in the Eastern Province. Yemeni forces repel a 30-hour Houthi attack in Kahboub and continue targeting militia positions in Mokha, Taiz, Marib and Al-Jawf.

October 24, 2026

Prepared and Analyzed by | Strategic Media Department – BETH News Agency

Operation “Dawn of Yemen” entered its twentieth day with continued Houthi attacks against Saudi Arabia, alongside clashes on the Kahboub front near Bab Al-Mandab and ongoing military operations by Yemeni government forces on several fronts.

The official spokesperson for the Coalition Forces, Major General Turki Al-Maliki, announced the interception and destruction of three ballistic missiles launched by the Houthi militia toward Riyadh, Taif and Yanbu, in addition to a drone in the Eastern Province, in the latest series of attacks targeting the Kingdom.

Key Developments

Kahboub – Lahj: The Nation's Shield Forces and Giants Brigades announced that they had repelled a large-scale Houthi attack lasting approximately 30 hours, during which the militia used missiles and drones. The forces confirmed that they had maintained their positions and shot down several suicide drones while reinforcing their positions near Bab Al-Mandab.

Mokha: Intensive airstrikes continued for a second consecutive day, targeting Houthi positions and concentrations as part of operations aimed at reducing the militia's capabilities along the western coast.

Taiz, Marib and Al-Jawf: Government forces continued targeting Houthi positions and fortifications, alongside drone operations, to consolidate gains on the ground and secure supply lines.

Taiz – Civilians: The Yemeni Network for Rights and Freedoms documented the firing of approximately 213 Houthi projectiles at residential areas in the governorate, reflecting the continued risks facing civilians.

BETH Analysis | Two Interconnected Fronts

Today's developments reveal the Houthis' continued attacks on Saudi territory and their attempts to regain the initiative on Yemen's battlefronts, particularly in strategic areas near Bab Al-Mandab.

Repelling the Kahboub attack represents an important development in protecting government positions, while continued strikes in Mokha, Taiz, Marib and Al-Jawf reflect efforts to maintain military pressure on the militia.

The most important test is the ability of government forces to translate their defensive successes into sustained advances on the ground, while reducing the Houthis' capacity to target Saudi Arabia and threaten maritime routes.