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Saudi Defence Ministry intercepts, destroys 18 drones in past hours

Saudi Defence Ministry intercepts, destroys 18 drones in past hours

WAM
07 Apr 2026, 14:48 GMT+

RIYADH, 7th April, 2026 (WAM) -- The Saudi Ministry of Defence announced on Tuesday the interception and destruction of 18 drones.

The Saudi Press Agency (SPA) quoted the Ministry of Defence Spokesperson Major General Turki Al-Malki as saying that the drones were intercepted in the past hours.

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