Saudi air defenses intercept 4 missiles over Riyadh

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Saudi air defenses intercept 4 missiles over Riyadh

Saudi Arabia’s air defenses intercepted and destroyed four ballistic missiles launched toward Riyadh, with debris falling across the capital.

Axar.az reports, citing Saudi media, that Brig. Gen. Turki Al-Malki, spokesperson for the Ministry of Defense, confirmed there were no injuries or damage.

The missile interceptions come amid escalating regional tensions and coincided with a ministerial meeting of Arab and Islamic foreign ministers on Gulf security.

Over the past hours, a total of 19 hostile drones were also intercepted in the Eastern Province.

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2026.03.18 / 23:53

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Saudi air defenses intercept 4 missiles over Riyadh