Riyadh, March.14 (SANA) Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defense reported on Saturday that its air defense systems successfully intercepted and destroyed four drones within the country’s airspace, reinforcing the kingdom’s defensive readiness.
The Ministry spokesman, Major General Turki al-Maliki, told the official Saudi Press Agency (SPA) that three of the drones were neutralized over the Eastern Province, while one was shot down in the Al-Jawf region.
The announcement underscores escalating tensions in the region, as Iran continues to launch missile and drone attacks targeting several Arab countries, resulting in casualties and widespread infrastructure damage.
These incidents follow U.S. and Israeli military operations against Iran, which began 15 days ago.
Saudi air defenses intercept four drones amid regional tensions