Saudi Arabia has intercepted more than 60 drones since midnight: defence ministry

BSS
Published On: 16 Mar 2026, 10:54

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, March 16, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Saudi Arabia has intercepted more than 60 drones since midnight, according to a tally of defence ministry figures released on Monday.

The Saudi defence ministry posted a series of statements on X describing the interception of a total of 61 drones in the east of the country in the early hours of Monday morning.

 

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