Rocket

Rocket event in Saudi Arabia on Mon 8th June 2026

8th June 2026

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On 8 June 2026, night, Houthi forces fired 1 ballistic missile that fell short and crashed in an open area in Saudi Arabia close to the Yemeni border (coded to Jizan border province). There were no fatalities or injuries. The missile was likely launched toward Israel in the context of a renewal of escalation between Iran and Israel. The Houthis claimed they launched a rocket barrage targeting 'sensitive targets' in Jaffa in Israel.

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