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Two ballistic missiles launched toward Prince Sultan Air Base intercepted and destroyed: Saudi Defense Ministry

Published: 07 Mar 2026 - 09:38 am | Last Updated: 07 Mar 2026 - 09:38 am
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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Saudi Ministry of Defense announced today that two ballistic missiles launched toward Prince Sultan Air Base were intercepted and destroyed.

Spokesperson of the Saudi Ministry of Defense Major General Turki Al-Maliki stated that two ballistic missiles launched toward Prince Sultan Air Base were intercepted and destroyed.

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