Saudi Defence Ministry says it "downed three more drones" in Eastern Province

Iran Herald · March 17, 2026 War

Riyadh [Saudi Arabia], March 17 (ANI): The Saudi Arabian Ministry of Defence has confirmed a fresh wave of aerial activity today, reporting that it 'has downed three more drones' within its Eastern Province. This latest interception occurred just a short period after the military successfully neutralised a larger swarm of unmanned aerial vehicles in the same vicinity.