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Saudi defence forces intercept seven drones in eastern province

Saudi defence forces intercept seven drones in eastern province

WAM
16 Mar 2026, 06:22 GMT+

RIYADH, 16th March, 2026 (WAM) -- The Saudi Ministry of Defence announced the interception and destruction of seven drones in the Eastern Province.

Major General Turki bin Saleh al-Maliki, the ministry's official spokesperson, confirmed the operation via the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).

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