Missile debris falls 36 km from Grand Mosque in Makkah

Fragments of two ballistic missiles fell in Sabouha village, approximately 36 km from the Grand Mosque in Makkah, after Saudi air defences intercepted and destroyed them, the Kingdom’s Civil Defence said on Thursday, November 12.

The missiles were launched by Yemen’s Houthi militia towards the Makkah region on Wednesday, November 11, according to a statement by the Civil Defence spokesperson.

Saudi news channel Al Ekhbariya shared a map showing the distance between Sabouha and the Grand Mosque.

A resident of the village told Al Ekhbariya that debris fell on the eastern side of the settlement. He said residents were safe and daily life was continuing normally.

In a post on X, Saudi Civil Defence said the relevant authorities had responded to the incident and implemented the necessary procedures to protect residents and property. Its spokesperson described the targeting of civilian objects as a violation of international humanitarian law.

Previous missile interception

A similar incident was reported on October 24, when Saudi Arabia intercepted two ballistic missiles launched towards the Makkah and Madinah regions, Al Arabiya reported.

Fragments from the intercepted missiles fell at four locations: Wadi Al-Maghmmas in the Makkah region, Al-Nuzha neighbourhood in Jeddah, Wadi Jalil in Taif and a resort centre in Rabigh Governorate. No injuries or material damage were reported.

The incidents come amid an escalation in Houthi attacks against Saudi Arabia since July 2026, with missile and drone activity reported in October targeting airports, oil facilities and military sites.

Saudi Arabia has led a military coalition in Yemen since March 2015 in support of the internationally recognised government. The Houthis have controlled the capital, Sanaa, and other parts of Yemen since 2014.

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