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Drone intercepted, destroyed in eastern region: Saudi Defense Ministry

Published: 21 Mar 2026 - 08:51 pm | Last Updated: 21 Mar 2026 - 08:53 pm
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Riyadh: The Saudi Ministry of Defense announced today the interception and destruction of one drone in the Eastern Region.

The was disclosed by Spokesperson of the Saudi Ministry of Defense Major General Turki Al-Malki, according to Saudi Press Agency.

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