The Saudi-led coalition reported the interception of 8 Houthis UAVs and 3 ballistic missiles launched at Riyadh.[2] According to Reuters: "Two loud explosions were heard in Riyadh and smoke billowed into the sky", but "there was no sign of damage to the side of the defense ministry building that is visible from the main road or to any surrounding buildings. The area was quiet on Tuesday evening, with normal traffic flows and no additional security measures.[2]
According to Saudi-led coalition spokesman Col. Turki al-Malki, the Houthi attack was "a deliberate hostile action designed to target civilians".[2]
In March 2018, Houthi forces targeted Riyadh with missile attacks. Reuters reported that Saudi forces said they shot down three missiles over Riyadh shortly before midnight. Debris fell on a home in the capital, killing an Egyptian man and wounding two others.[3]
United States- The embassy of the United States in Saudi Arabia confirmed a report of "missile and drone attacks" in Riyadh, and make a call to take precautions. The embassy urged people to take defensive actions. Quoting "If you are outdoors, immediately seek cover". This statement corroborated the possibility of the attack amid fears of more waves of attacks on Saudi Arabia.[8]