Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Civil Defence says emergency teams responded on Wednesday to falling debris from an intercepted ballistic missile over a residential area in Riyadh.
Four Asian residents were injured, and minor material damage was reported.
In a statement carried by the Saudi Press Agency, the directorate said targeting civilian areas is a clear violation of international humanitarian law, adding that standard emergency protocols were implemented immediately.
Civil Defense: Debris from Intercepted Ballistic Missile Falls on Residential Site in Riyadh, Injuring Four and Causing Limited Material Damage.https://t.co/LycH8KJViw#SPAGOV pic.twitter.com/qEjumOPjt6
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