RIYADH — Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed 16 drones focusing on the Shaybah oil subject within the Empty Quarter, the Protection Ministry mentioned in a collection of statements on Saturday.
Protection Ministry spokesperson Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki mentioned 4 drones have been intercepted and destroyed within the Empty Quarter whereas heading towards Shaybah subject.
In a separate assertion, he mentioned six extra drones have been intercepted and destroyed in one other tried assault on the sphere.
He later introduced the interception and destruction of one other 4 drones heading towards Shaybah, adopted by two extra drones additionally sure for the sphere.
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Al-Maliki additionally mentioned Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched towards Prince Sultan Air Base.
In a separate incident, he mentioned one drone was intercepted and destroyed east of Riyadh.
Earlier on Friday, Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed a cruise missile east of Al-Kharj governorate.
The interceptions come amid ongoing regional tensions.
