On November 11, 2026, Saudi-led coalition air defenses successfully intercepted and destroyed three cruise missiles launched by Yemen's Houthi movement towards Riyadh, according to coalition spokesperson Turki al-Maliki. This incident marks the second time in recent weeks that Houthi missiles have targeted the Saudi capital, highlighting the ongoing tensions in the region.

In conjunction with the missile interceptions, the Yemeni government reported extensive military operations against Houthi positions, which included 23 airstrikes, 44 drone attacks, 37 rocket artillery strikes, and 773 field artillery strikes. These operations resulted in the deaths or injuries of 138 Houthi fighters, including several field commanders trained by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), and the destruction or damage of 86 heavy weapons and military vehicles, according to military spokesperson Majed al-Nuzaili.S1

The military actions are part of Operation "Fajr Yemen," which aims to target Houthi fortifications and troop concentrations across various fronts. The fighting has been particularly intense in the northern and southern regions, with Yemeni forces engaging in combat in areas such as Ma'rib and Al-Bayda. The coalition forces are reportedly taking precautions to protect civilians while continuing their offensive operations against Houthi military capabilities.S1