Saudi Defence forces intercept, destroy three drones in Eastern Region

World Wednesday 25/March/2026 09:42 AM
By: WAM
Saudi Defence forces intercept, destroy three drones in Eastern Region

RIYADH -- The Saudi Ministry of Defence announced  that 21 drones were intercepted and destroyed in the Eastern Province today.

The Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported this, citing Major General Turki Al-Maliki, the ministry’s official spokesperson.

The Saudi Ministry of Defence had earlier announced late last night that a ballistic missile heading towards the Eastern Region had been detected and destroyed, and that two drones were also intercepted and destroyed in the same region.