Saudi air defence forces shoot down missile fired from Yemen

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – The Saudi-led military coalition in Yemen says Saudi air defence forces have shot down a ballistic missile fired at the kingdom from Yemen.

A statement carried on the official Saudi Press Agency says the missile targeting the southern city of Najran was intercepted at 9:30 a.m. local time Saturday. No damage or casualties were reported.

The Saudi-led coalition backs Yemen’s internationally recognized government against Shiite rebels and their allies who control territory including the capital, Sanaa.

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