RIYADH — Saudi Ministry of Protection stated early Monday its air defenses intercepted and destroyed a number of drones focusing on the Shaybah oil area within the Empty Quarter.
Protection Ministry spokesperson Turki Al-Maliki stated air protection methods intercepted and destroyed a drone within the Empty Quarter that was heading towards the Shaybah area.
He added that one other drone was intercepted and destroyed east of the Al-Jouf Area.
Al-Maliki stated Saudi air defenses additionally intercepted and destroyed 4 drones within the Empty Quarter that have been heading towards the Shaybah oil area.
In separate incidents, two extra drones have been intercepted and destroyed within the Empty Quarter whereas flying towards the identical facility.
One other drone focusing on the Shaybah area was additionally intercepted and destroyed within the Empty Quarter, he added.




