Houthi claims missile strike on Saudi defence ministry and Ras Tanura refinery

Houthi claims missile strike on Saudi defence ministry and Ras Tanura refinery

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The Houthi movement said on 27 October that it launched ballistic missiles that struck Saudi Arabia's defence ministry in Riyadh and the Ras Tanura oil refinery, while Saudi officials reported intercepting the missiles and containing a fire that broke out. The attacks followed earlier incidents in which the Saudi-led coalition said it destroyed a ballistic missile, a drone and a cruise missile aimed at Riyadh and Khamis Mushait and later intercepted ten missiles heading south.

Saudi authorities also reported intercepting a ballistic missile targeting King Khalid International Airport. The Houthis had previously claimed to have hit the Ras Tanura refinery and other military sites, though Saudi officials had not confirmed those strikes.

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Saudi coalition forces Major-General Turki al-Maliki Houthi military Yahya Saree Saudi civil defence agency Houthi forces

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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Khamis Mushait, Saudi Arabia Mecca, Saudi Arabia Medina, Saudi Arabia King Khalid International Airport, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Jabal Sabr, near Taiz, Yemen Taiz, Yemen Saudi Arabia Yemen

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Verdict: Partially confirmed Confidence: 66% Claims: 3
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The claim that on October 25, 2026, the Saudi-led coalition reported destroying a ballistic missile, a drone, and a cruise missile targeting Riyadh and Khamis Mushait was partially confirmed. The report by the Houthi movement of hitting the Ras Tanura oil refinery with ballistic missiles on October 27, 2026, was partially confirmed. The claim that on October 25, 2026, Saudi civil defense intercepted multiple aerial threats over Riyadh and southern regions had not enough evidence. The assertion that Saudi authorities intercepted a ballistic missile aimed at Riyadh's main airport on October 26, 2026, had not enough evidence. The claim that the Saudi-led coalition intercepted ten missiles headed for southern Saudi Arabia on October 25, 2026, was partially confirmed.

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October 27, 2026
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Houthis claim ballistic missile strike on Saudi defence ministry and Ras Tanura refinery
Houthis claim ballistic missile strike on Saudi defence ministry and Ras Tanura refinery

NDTV • 27 Oct 17:51

The Houthi movement said it hit Saudi Arabia's defence ministry in Riyadh and the Ras Tanura oil refinery with ballistic missiles, while Saudi officials reported intercepting missiles and a fire that was later contained.

Credibility 66% Manip. 12% Center
Houthis say missile strike hit Saudi Ras Tanura refinery and military targets
Houthis say missile strike hit Saudi Ras Tanura refinery and military targets

The Jerusalem Post • 27 Oct 14:47

The Houthi movement claimed to have struck Saudi Arabia's Ras Tanura oil refinery and several military sites with missiles and drones, while Saudi officials have not confirmed the attacks.

Credibility 55% Manip. 10% Center
October 26, 2026
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Houthi missile attacks target Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport
Houthi missile attacks target Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport

CNA • 26 Oct 11:43

Saudi authorities intercepted a ballistic missile aimed at Riyadh's main airport after the Houthis claimed another strike, highlighting ongoing threats to civilian aviation in the kingdom.

Credibility 72% Manip. 8% Center
October 25, 2026
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Saudi coalition says it intercepted missiles and drones targeting Riyadh and southern regions
Saudi coalition says it intercepted missiles and drones targeting Riyadh and southern regions

Al Jazeera • 25 Oct 10:54

The Saudi-led coalition reported destroying a ballistic missile, a drone and a cruise missile aimed at Riyadh and Khamis Mushait, and later intercepted ten missiles headed for southern Saudi Arabia.

Credibility 73% Manip. 9% Center
Saudi forces intercept drones and missiles targeting Riyadh and southern cities
Saudi forces intercept drones and missiles targeting Riyadh and southern cities

The Jerusalem Post • 25 Oct 09:09

Saudi civil defense reported the interception of multiple aerial threats over Riyadh and southern regions after the Houthis claimed attacks on the capital's airport and oil facilities.

Credibility 72% Manip. 38% Center

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