RIYADH — Turki Al-Maliki, spokesperson for the Saudi Ministry of Protection, mentioned Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed a collection of drones and ballistic missiles focusing on a number of places throughout the Kingdom.
In accordance with Al-Maliki, two drones have been intercepted within the Empty Quarter whereas heading towards the Shaybah Oil Discipline.
Two further drones have been intercepted within the Jap Province, whereas 5 drones have been intercepted east of Al‑Kharj.
Saudi air defenses additionally intercepted two drones in Hafar Al‑Batin.
Al-Maliki mentioned six ballistic missiles launched towards Prince Sultan Air Base have been intercepted and destroyed.
One other ballistic missile focusing on the Jap Province was additionally intercepted.
In separate incidents, air defenses destroyed 4 drones within the Jap Province, two drones once more within the Empty Quarter heading towards Shaybah oil area, and a number of other further drones within the Jap Province.
Earlier Monday, the Saudi Ministry of Overseas Affairs mentioned Iran’s actions towards Saudi Arabia and Gulf states don’t mirror knowledge or the curiosity of avoiding a wider escalation through which Tehran could be the largest loser.
The ministry mentioned Iran’s continued assaults sign additional escalation and will have important repercussions for relations now and sooner or later.
