Saudi Arabia says drones and missile intercepted over Eastern Province

Middle East Eye · March 18, 2026 War

Saudi Arabia says drones and missile intercepted over Eastern Province Saudi Arabia’s defence ministry said its forces intercepted eight drones and a ballistic missile launched towards the Eastern Province within the past hour. The Directorate of Civil Defense also urged residents in the area to seek shelter following a “potential danger” alert issued by the National Early Warning Platform. Earlier, the ministry said it had detected and shot down five drones targeting an energy facility in the province.

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