Saudi Arabia reports drone interceptions over Riyadh, 55 shot down overnight

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Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Defense reported that air defences intercepted and destroyed 55 drones in the Eastern Province overnight, with three additional drones shot down over Riyadh and Eastern regions. All hostile targets were confirmed destroyed, though no further details were provided.

Saudi Arabia reports drone interceptions over Riyadh, 55 shot down overnight Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defense said its air defences intercepted and destroyed 55 drones in the Eastern Province overnight. The ministry also said three drones were shot down over Riyadh and the Eastern regions. In a statement, the ministry’s official spokesperson said the drones were intercepted by Saudi air defences, adding that “all hostile targets were destroyed,” without providing further details. المتحدث الرسمي لـ #وزارة_الدفاع: اعتراض وتدمير 12 مسيّرة في المنطقة الشرقية. pic.twitter.com/hXs1YMRATD March 16, 2026