RIYADH: At least six people were injured after a projectile launched by Yemen’s Houthi group struck a residential area in Saudi Arabia’s southern Najran region on Sunday, October 18, 2026, according to Saudi authorities.
The Saudi Civil Defence said the incident also damaged three houses and three vehicles. Emergency teams responded to the affected area and implemented established safety procedures following the attack.
According to the authorities, the projectile hit a residential location, raising concerns about the safety of civilians amid renewed hostilities between Saudi Arabia and the Houthi movement in Yemen.
Saudi Civil Defence officials condemned attacks targeting civilian infrastructure, describing them as violations of international humanitarian law. Authorities also issued warnings about potential danger in Najran before later announcing that the immediate threat had passed.
Meanwhile, the Saudi-led coalition reported intercepting attacks targeting several locations, including Riyadh, Khamis Mushait and Abha, as tensions continued to escalate across the region.
The latest incident comes amid renewed cross-border attacks and military operations involving Saudi Arabia and the Houthis. The conflict has increased security concerns in areas near the Saudi-Yemeni border.
The injuries and property damage in Najran underscore the potential risks to civilians as hostilities intensify. Saudi authorities have reiterated their commitment to responding to security threats and protecting residents from further attacks.
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