Riyadh, Jumada II 18, 1438, Mar 17, 2017, SPA -- Royal Saudi Air Defense Forces intercepted a missile launched by the Houthis militia rebelled, targeting Jizan city, Command of the Saudi-led Arab Coalition to Back legitimate and internationally recognized Yemeni government of President Mansur Hadi, announced here today. Coalition statement said that on this afternoon of Friday, a missile launched from inside the Yemeni territories was intercepted and destroyed by the Saudi forces. In addition, the Coalition Air Force pinpointed the launching ground of the missile and, immediately, retaliated by airstrikes. -- SPA 20:49 LOCAL TIME 17:49 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w355866