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Saudi Defence Ministry intercepts, destroys 18 drones in past hours

Saudi Arabia announces interception, destruction of seven drones over past few hours
7 Apr 2026 13:30

RIYADH (ALETIHAD)

The Saudi Ministry of Defence announced on Tuesday the interception and destruction of 18 drones.

The Saudi Press Agency (SPA) quoted the Ministry of Defence Spokesperson Major General Turki Al-Malki as saying that the drones were intercepted in the past hours.
 

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