Saudi Arabia: Missiles fired from Yemen intercepted in Najran May 6

Event

At approximately 20:45 (local time) on Sunday, May 6, Saudi air defenses in Najran province detected and intercepted two missiles fired by Yemen-based Houthi rebels. According to Saudi military officials, the missiles were targeting the city of Najran. No associated casualties or damages were immediately reported.

Context

Saudi Arabia has been engaged in the Yemeni Civil War, backing the Yemeni government against Houthi separatists, since 2015. Southern Saudi Arabia is a frequent target of Houthi attacks; over 100 ballistic missiles have been fired by Houthi rebels into Saudi Arabia, mostly into the southern regions, since 2015.

Advice

Individuals in Saudi Arabia are advised to monitor developments to the situation. Some foreign governments advise their nationals to avoid the Saudi-Yemeni border area due to the risk of cross-border Houthi attacks.