A missile was intercepted on its way to Doha, Qatar, on Friday night, according to a statement by the Qatari Defense Ministry published on X.
"The Ministry of Defense of the State of Qatar announces that armed forces intercepted a missile attack which targeted the State of Qatar," the statement read.
Explosions were heard in Doha, Qatar's capital, according to witnesses at the scene cited by Reuters.
Qatar evacuates certain areas of the country, Interior Ministry says
According to a statement from Qatar's Interior Ministry, the Kingdom was evacuating certain areas of the country as a preemptive measure to ensure the safety of its citizens.
"The Ministry of Interior announces that the relevant authorities are evacuating a number of specified areas as a temporary precautionary measure, in the interest of public safety until the threat has subsided," the ministry announced.
"The Ministry urges everyone to rely on official sources for information and to adhere to the issued instructions," the statement added.
This is a developing story.