Riyadh, 25 October, 2026 (Nosheen): Saudi Arabia’s air defence systems intercepted and destroyed two ballistic missiles launched towards areas near the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah, while missile debris fell at several locations, according to the Saudi Civil Defense. The incident occurred on Sunday, October 25, with debris reported in parts of Makkah, Jeddah, Taif and Rabigh. A Civil Defense spokesperson said missile fragments fell in Wadi Al-Mughammas in the Makkah region, Al-Nuzhah district in Jeddah, Wadi Jalil in Taif and Masturah Centre in Rabigh. Civil Defense teams and other security agencies promptly reached the affected sites and implemented safety measures to protect residents and manage the situation. Authorities subsequently collected the debris and cleared the affected areas. The report did not provide further details regarding casualties or property damage, nor did it specify the missiles’ launch locations. It attributed the attempted attack to Houthi militants.