Saudi forces intercept ballistic missiles and drones fired from Yemen

The attack comes days after a drone strike on an airport in Saudi Arabia's south left eight people wounded

Saudi Arabia has intercepted three ballistic missiles fired from neighbouring Yemen targeting the oil-rich Eastern province, as well as the cities of Najran and Jazan in the south, defence officials claimed.

Shrapnel from one of the missiles scattered over the city of Dammam, injuring two Saudi children and damaging 14 houses, according to the defence ministry.