The missile was fired towards the Saudi Arabian province of Jazan in the early hours of Thursday It was launched from the Houthi strong-hold in the Yemeni province of Saada DUBAI: Saudi air defenses intercepted a ballistic missile fired by the Houthi militia towards the border province of Jazan in the early hours of Thursday morning, Al Ekhbariya TV reported. The ballistic missile was launched from the Houthi strong-hold province of Saada. The missile was spotted at 1:58am on Thursday and was headed towards Jazan city, targeting civilian and populated areas. The Saudi Royal Air Force (RAFF) was able to intercept the missile and destroy it. The Iranian-backed Houthis have fired a number of missiles over the border at Saudi cities, including the capital, Riyadh, in breach of international laws banning the targeting of civilian areas. And on Wednesday UAE coalition forces intercepted two boats in the Red Sea being used by the Houthis to target a tanker.