The Saudi-led coalition forces were able to intercept six ballistic missiles, purportedly launched by Iran-backed Houthi militia at Saudi cities like Taif, and even at the strategic Red Sea oil refinery located in the city of Yanbu, where an interceptor missile along with an unmanned aircraft were successfully taken down using the Patriot missile system operated by Greece. While there was no claim of responsibility by the Houthis as yet, these incidents take place amid heightened security concerns in several areas like Mecca, along with intense fighting on the ground.