Saudi Arabia intercepts ballistic missile, 2 drones
Saudi Arabia said it intercepted a ballistic missile and two drones targeting its eastern region, according to the kingdom’s Defense Ministry. The projectiles were destroyed near Al-Kharj Governorate, with no immediate details on the origin of the attack or casualties.
- Middle East
- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 09:50 | 10 March 2026
Saudi Arabia's Defense Ministry said early Tuesday that a ballistic missile and two unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) targeting the country's eastern region were destroyed.
"Interception and destruction of a ballistic missile launched towards the eastern region," the ministry's spokesperson said on the US social media company X's platform.
Separately, it was noted that two drones were destroyed east of Al-Kharj Governorate.
No details have been provided regarding the origin of the attacks or whether there were any casualties.