Saudi says intercepts and destroys ballistic missile from Yemen


  • World
  • Tuesday, 31 May 2016

Tribesmen loyal to the Houthi hold their rifles during a gathering to show support to the movement in Sanaa, Yemen, May 19, 2016. REUTERS/Khaled Abdullah

DUBAI (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia has intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile fired from Yemen and a Saudi-led military coalition said in a statement late on Monday it may be forced to reconsider a truce that has been place since April.

Saudi state news agency SPA quoted the statement as saying that the missile, the second such strike this month, was destroyed in mid-air without causing any casualties. The air force also destroyed the platform from which the missile was fired, it said.

Limited time offer:
Just RM5 per month.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month
RM5/month

Billed as RM5/month for the 1st 6 months then RM13.90 thereafters.

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In World

Truck rollover in DRC's South Kivu kills 6, injures 85
Putin warns West not to let Ukraine use its missiles to hit Russia
Kenya, China to strengthen business cooperation amid growing Sino-African ties
African countries urged to harness nature-based solutions to accelerate development
13 people killed in car accident in South Africa
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, May 28
Roundup: Ghanaian businesses pressured by fast depreciating currency: experts
Feature: Village Super League flourishes SW China's Miao village
Georgian parliament votes to override presidential veto of 'foreign agent' bill
Pope issues rare apology over reported homophobic slur

Others Also Read