Saudi Ministry of Defence: Seven ballistic missiles launched toward Eastern Region intercepted, destroyed

RIYADH, 7th April, 2026 (WAM) -- The Saudi Ministry of Defence announced that seven ballistic missiles launched towards Eastern Region were intercepted and destroyed.

The Saudi Press Agency (SPA) quoted Spokesperson of the Ministry of Defence Major General Turki Al-Malki as saying that debris from the missiles fell in the vicinity of energy facilities, with damage assessment currently underway.

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