RIYADH — Saudi Ministry of Protection stated air protection methods thwarted a number of drone assaults focusing on Riyadh, the Diplomatic Quarter within the capital and the Shaybah oil area.
Protection Ministry spokesperson Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki stated air defenses foiled an tried drone assault focusing on the Diplomatic Quarter.
He confirmed that no materials injury or civilian accidents have been reported after the drone was shot down.
The incident marks the second tried assault on the Diplomatic Quarter in Riyadh following a earlier Iranian strike that focused the US Embassy in Riyadh utilizing two drones, which brought on a restricted fireplace and minor injury to the constructing.
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In a separate assertion, Al-Maliki stated makes an attempt to focus on Riyadh utilizing three drones have been additionally thwarted after they have been intercepted and destroyed over the town.
He added that air defenses intercepted and destroyed 4 further drones east of Riyadh.
The spokesperson additionally stated one other drone was intercepted and destroyed within the Empty Quarter whereas heading towards the Shaybah Oil Discipline.
