A Greek Patriot air-defence battery deployed in Saudi Arabia successfully shot down two ballistic missiles launched from Yemen on Saturday morning.<\/h4>\n
The interception occurred at 07:15 Greek time. Military sources confirmed that the missiles were aimed at a major oil refinery complex in the Yanbu area, where the Greek unit is stationed.<\/p>\n The Greek Patriot battery is operating as part of the international \u201cIntegrated Air Missile Defense Concept\u201d mission, which supports Saudi Arabia\u2019s air-defence network. The Hellenic National Defence General Staff (GEETHA) stated that the unit continues its mission without interruption.<\/p>\n Earlier the same day, the Saudi-led coalition launched retaliatory strikes against Houthi military facilities in Yemen. The targets were sites considered a threat to commercial shipping in the Red Sea.<\/p>\n Coalition spokesman Major General Turki al-Maliki said the operation was a \u201cdecisive and forceful\u201d response after Houthi forces attacked commercial vessels. He confirmed that the military action has now been completed.<\/p>\n The Houthis, who maintain close ties with Iran, have previously threatened to close the Bab el-Mandeb Strait if US airstrikes continue. For now, their announced restrictions apply only to Saudi Arabia.<\/p>\n The successful interception by the Greek Patriot system highlights the ongoing role of international air-defence cooperation in the region amid persistent Houthi missile and drone attacks.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/greekcitytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/8-4.jpg\")
<\/figure>\nSaudi-led Coalition Strikes Houthi Targets<\/h3>\n