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Saudi Defense Ministry announces interception, destruction of two drones in eastern province

Published: 19 Mar 2026 - 10:00 pm | Last Updated: 19 Mar 2026 - 10:02 pm
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Riyadh: The Saudi Ministry of Defense announced Thursday, through its official spokesperson, Major General Turki Al Maliki, that Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed two drones in the Eastern Province.

The Ministry had previously announced Thursday the interception and destruction of 15 drones in the Riyadh and Eastern Provinces.

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