Riyadh: Major General Turki Al Malki, spokesperson of the Ministry of Defence of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, announced that three drones were intercepted and destroyed, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the interception and destruction of the drones were carried out by the Saudi Arabian military forces. The drones were reportedly detected in Saudi Arabian airspace, posing a potential threat to the kingdom's security.
The Ministry of Defence has not specified the origin of the drones or the intentions behind their deployment. However, the successful interception highlights the readiness and capability of Saudi Arabia's defense systems in safeguarding the nation's airspace.
Saudi Arabia has been on high alert regarding aerial threats, given the strategic importance of its airspace and regional security concerns. The ministry continues to monitor the situation closely to prevent any future incidents.