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Saudi-led coalition says it intercepted four drones over Saudi Arabia

Mountain Time
Local time
2:21 AM in Riyadh, Oct 18
Where
Riyadh, Eastern Province and southern Saudi Arabia

Saudi-led coalition spokesperson Major-General Turki al-Maliki said forces intercepted and destroyed four drones over Riyadh, the Eastern Province and southern Saudi Arabia during the preceding hours. He also released footage he described as interceptions and strikes on Houthi ballistic-missile launchers.

Why it matters

The reported interceptions extend the Houthi attack campaign to the Saudi capital and Eastern Province, where airports and oil infrastructure are potential targets.

Source

  • Al Jazeeraaljazeera.comPublished

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