RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Protection stated Wednesday that air defenses intercepted and destroyed 21 drones throughout the Jap Province and Riyadh areas, together with a ballistic missile focusing on Al-Kharj.
The primary interceptions started in a single day, when three drones have been destroyed over the Jap Province, adopted by 4 extra an hour later.
Two further drones have been intercepted in the identical area a number of hours later, adopted by one other 4 drones inside the subsequent hour.
Throughout the identical interval, Protection Ministry spokesperson Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Malki stated a ballistic missile heading towards Al-Kharj Governorate was intercepted and destroyed, with particles falling close to Prince Sultan Airbase. No harm was reported.
Later within the morning, two drones have been intercepted over the Jap Province, adopted by one other shortly after.
A hostile drone was additionally intercepted en path to the Diplomatic Quarter in Riyadh.
By noon, two drones have been intercepted over the Riyadh area, whereas one other drone was destroyed over the Jap Province within the early afternoon.
