Saudi Arabia says it intercepted 4 drones in Eastern Province

ISTANBUL

Saudi Arabia said it intercepted and destroyed four drones in the Eastern Province in the past 24 hours, according to a statement by the Defense Ministry on Sunday.

In a statement, the ministry said all four drones were downed in the same region.

Since the start of the US-Israeli war on Iran, the Kingdom has been targeted by missile and drone attacks amid escalating regional tensions, with Riyadh stating that its air defenses continue to intercept such threats.