OREANDA-NEWS  Powerful explosions were heard in the Saudi capital Riyadh on Friday morning, Xinhua news agency reported.

As noted, local residents have received warnings about the potential danger.

The Houthis announced an attack on the Saudi Defense Ministry in Riyadh.

The Reuters news agency, citing the Saudi-led coalition, reports on the interception and destruction of a ballistic missile launched by the Yemeni Houthis in the direction of Riyadh.
 
Hostilities between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia intensified in August after a four-year lull after the Houthis began attacking Saudi tankers in the Red Sea in response to the shelling of Sanaa airport by the Yemeni army, which is supported by Riyadh.