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8 drones intercepted, destroyed in eastern province: Saudi Defense Ministry

Published: 16 Mar 2026 - 10:02 pm | Last Updated: 16 Mar 2026 - 10:04 pm
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Riyadh: The Saudi Ministry of Defense announced Monday that eight drones were intercepted and destroyed in the Eastern Province.

This came in a statement by Major General Turki Al Maliki, the official spokesperson for the Ministry of Defense.

Earlier today, the Saudi Ministry of Defense announced the interception and destruction of 3 drones in the Riyadh and Eastern Provinces.



 

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