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Saudi defenses intercept missile, down 14 drones throughout japanese and northern areas

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Protection mentioned Monday that air defenses intercepted one ballistic missile over Riyadh, whereas one other fell in an uninhabited space.

The ministry additionally confirmed the downing of 13 drones over the Jap Province and one over the Northern Borders.

The primary interceptions started in a single day, with seven drones shot down over the Jap Province.

A number of hours later, a drone was intercepted over the Northern Borders.

After an hour, a drones was intercepted over the Jap Province adopted by one other in the identical area.

Later within the morning, the Ministry’s offocial spokesperson, Turki Al-malki, reported that two ballistic missiles had been launched towards Riyadh, with one intercepted and the opposite falling in uninhabited areas.

Throughout the similar hour, a drone was detected and intercepted over the Jap Province.

By noon, the ministry confirmed the interception of three further drones over the identical area.

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