RIYADH: Debris from the interception of two ballistic missiles launched by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi militia fell in several locations across western Saudi Arabia on Saturday, including near the holy city of Makkah.

The missiles were intercepted as they headed toward their targets, a spokesperson for the Saudi Civil Defense said.

Parts of the missiles fell in Wadi Al-Mughammas, which is just 20 kilometers from Makkah's Grand Mosque – Islam's holiest site.

Interception debris also landed in Jeddah’s Al-Nuzha neighborhood, Wadi Jalil in Taif and Masturah in Rabigh Governorate, the spokesperson said.

The statement did not report any casualties or further details of damage.

Coalition forces backing Yemen’s legitimate government said earlier on Saturday they shot down ballistic missiles launched by the Houthi militia toward the Saudi capital Riyadh, Taif and Yanbu. A drone was also taken out over the Eastern Province, the coalition said early on Saturday.

The Houthis have ramped up attacks against Saudi Arabia in recent weeks, targeting airports, energy infrastructure and civilian sites.

They have also launched attacks toward two of Islam's most important sites in Makkah and Madinah.

Saudi Arabia’s Council of Senior Scholars last week condemned the strikes as a grave act of aggression against Muslims.

The Iran-backed militia's most deadly attack against the Kingdom took place on Oct. 10 when they hit King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, killing 13 people and injuring more than 300.