Riyadh, October 15 (QNA) - The Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen announced Thursday that a cruise missile had been intercepted and destroyed in the Madinah region of Saudi Arabia.

The coalition's official spokesperson, Maj. Gen. Turki Al Maliki, confirmed the interception in a statement.

The announcement came two days after the coalition announced a military operation to neutralize Houthi capabilities that pose a threat to Saudi Arabia, Yemen, the southern Red Sea and maritime routes. (QNA)