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Saudi Arabia intercepts drone in Eastern region

Published: 18 Mar 2026 - 10:38 am | Last Updated: 18 Mar 2026 - 11:10 am
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Riyadh: Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Defense announced today that a drone was intercepted and destroyed in the Eastern region.

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Defense Major General Turki Al Malki said a drone was intercepted and destroyed in the Eastern region

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