Saudi-led coalition intercepted ballistic missile from Yemen: media

RIYADH, Jan. 5 (Xinhua) -- Saudi-led coalition in a war in Yemen against Houthi militias announced on Friday the interception of a ballistic missile from Yemen towards the border city Najran, Saudi Press Agency reported.

The coalition's Spokesman Turki Al-Malki said in a statement that the attack was foiled on Friday morning, when the coalition forces spotted the launch of a ballistic missile from Yemeni territory.

The missile was deliberately launched towards Najran to target civilian areas, but it was intercepted and destroyed by the Brigades "Patriot" in the sky of Najran, said Malki.

The scattered fragments of the missile caused minor damage to a private property, while no injuries were reported.

The spokesperson described the attack as "hostile" and accused Iran of supporting Houthi militias.

Malki renewed his call for the international community to take more serious and effective steps to stop the Iranian violations of the continuing smuggling and transfer of ballistic missiles and weapons to terrorist and outlawed groups in Yemen.

Saudi Arabia has been leading a war against Houthis in Yemen since 2015 that led to hundreds of deaths among armed groups and civilians. Enditem