RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defence said it intercepted and destroyed multiple aerial threats, including five drones and a ballistic missile launched towards the Riyadh region on Saturday.
A spokesperson for Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defence Major General Turki Al-Malki stated that the first three drones were intercepted and destroyed on Saturday.
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Later, the spokesperson said that two more drones were intercepted and destroyed on Saturday, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.
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Earlier on Saturday, the Ministry of Defence spokesperson said that a ballistic missile launched toward the Riyadh Region was intercepted and destroyed.
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Saudi Arabia has enhanced its air defence operations amid regional conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran.
Earlier, the Saudi cabinet praised the capabilities of the Kingdom’s air defences in intercepting and destroying hostile missiles and drones that attempted to target sites and facilities inside the country.
The cabinet strongly condemned “heinous Iranian attacks” against Saudi Arabia, the Gulf Cooperation Council countries and a number of Arab, Islamic and friendly states.
It said the attacks represent a persistent threat to regional security and stability and constitute a blatant violation of international conventions and international law through the targeting of civilian facilities, airports and oil installations.
The Cabinet affirmed that the Kingdom reserves its full right to take all necessary measures to protect its security, sovereignty and territorial integrity and to deter aggression.
In a statement to the Saudi Press Agency following the session, Salman Al-Dosari said the Cabinet also reviewed Saudi Arabia’s continued efforts to promote solidarity, cooperation and coordination with its Gulf and Arab partners in addressing current regional challenges.
