Saudi Arabia intercepts four cruise missiles and five drones over Riyadh and southern region
Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s air defence systems intercepted and destroyed four cruise missiles and five drones in separate operations on Tuesday, according to the Saudi-led coalition supporting Yemen’s internationally recognised government. The Joint Forces Command of the coalition announced that four cruise missiles had been intercepted and destroyed over the Riyadh and southern regions of Saudi…
Saudi Arabia's air defense systems intercepted and destroyed four cruise missiles and five drones on Tuesday, as reported by the Saudi-led coalition supporting Yemen's internationally recognized government. The Joint Forces Command announced the interception of the missiles and drones in the Riyadh and southern regions of Saudi Arabia.
The coalition later confirmed that two drones were also destroyed in the same areas. Earlier in the day, the coalition had reported intercepting and destroying three drones north of Riyadh, bringing the total number of drones intercepted that day to five. The coalition reiterated its dedication to safeguarding Saudi airspace from potential threats.
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