The air force in Saudi Arabia intercepted a missile over the northeastern part of the capital, Riyadh, late yesterday. 

This missile force targeted King Khalid’s International Airport specifically and reports claim that it was directed from Yemen’s Houthi group. 

It was among seven other ballistic missiles that were successfully destroyed, Saudi Press Agency said in a statement.

“Video showing the exact moment the air force intercepted the missile above the sky…”

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People on Twitter reported of hearing loud boom noises followed by light and smoke in the air afterwards. 

The hashtag “#صوت_انفجار_بالرياض” (the sound of the explosion in Riyadh) was trending, with many wishing safety to everyone in the area.

Hope everyone in riyadh is safe!!
lets take a moment to appreciate our air forces and everyone who is serving in our military and keeping us safe, thank you for your continuous contribution and sacrifices ???????????? #صوت_انفجار_بالرياض

— Jude (@wolfIands) March 25, 2018

Hope everyone in Riyadh is safe inshalla

And I hope this doesn’t happen again

#صوت_انفجار_بالرياض

— Mohammed Fahad Kamal (@mfk600) March 26, 2018

Some were awakened by the loud sound..

While others rushed to the streets to see the remains of the intercepted missile…and to capture selfies with the scraps for social media. 

People in #Riyadh apparently taking selfies with what remains of the intercepted ballistic missile in #Riyadh.#صوت_انفجار_بالرياض#الرياض_الان pic.twitter.com/7aiwnMgljL

— Đ₳Ⱡł₳ ₭Ⱨ₳ⱠɆĐ (@Dalia_khaled25) March 25, 2018

This wasn’t the first missile directed towards the Kingdom. 

Read: A Ballistic Missile By Houthi Militias Has Been Intercepted In Jizan On Tuesday