Video shows Saudi air defenses shooting down missiles heading for the capital Riyadh

The Royal Saudi Air Defense was forced to shoot down missiles which were headed for the Saudi capital Riyadh.

Houthi rebels were suspected of firing the missiles, on the third anniversary of the Saudi-led coalition’s intervention in Yemen.

One man was killed by debris, and images of the successful intercepts were shared on social media:

The RSAD employs several anti-missile technologies, including Lockheed Martin’s THAAD system, and Raytheon’s MIM-104 Patriot.

Saudi state news channel Al-Akhbariya claimed the intercepts took place "northeast of Riyadh."

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