Saudi Arabia\u2019s air defence systems have intercepted more than 60\ndrones launched at the kingdom overnight, including dozens downed over\nthe capital Riyadh and the Eastern Region, the Saudi Defence Ministry\nannounced on Monday, 16 March 2026.<\/p>\n
Ministry spokesman Major General Turki al-Maliki revealed that 34\ndrones were intercepted and destroyed in the Eastern Region within a\ntwo-hour period on Sunday, 15 March, according to Saudi Press Agency\n(SPA) as reported by Al Arabiya.<\/p>\n
Earlier on Sunday, 15 March, Saudi authorities stated that the air\ndefence system successfully intercepted and destroyed 25 drones that\nentered the country\u2019s airspace overnight.<\/p>\n
According to the Anadolu Agency, the Saudi Defence Ministry reported\nthat the drones were detected entering the country\u2019s airspace from\nSaturday evening and were immediately destroyed by the air defence\nsystem.<\/p>\n
However, authorities did not provide details regarding the launch\nlocation of the drones or whether the attacks caused any damage or\ncasualties.<\/p>\n
A series of drone and missile attacks against Gulf states have\nintensified since 28 February, when the United States and Israel\nlaunched strikes against Iran. In retaliation, Iran launched attacks\nagainst American military bases and strategic locations in Gulf\nnations.<\/p>\n
Iran\u2019s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that it had\ntargeted Prince Sultan Air Base in Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia, which hosts\nAmerican military personnel.<\/p>\n
On Sunday, 15 March, the Saudi Defence Ministry announced the launch\nof a reporting service through the \u201cTawakkalna\u201d application, enabling\nthe public to report sightings of suspicious aerial objects.<\/p>\n
The service allows Saudi citizens and residents to report suspicious\naerial objects, including drones or missiles, to ensure reports are\nreceived as quickly as possible, according to SPA.<\/p>\n
The service will also enable authorities to respond swiftly to\nprotect the nation and its resources.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/saudi-arabia-intercepts-over-60-drones-in-overnight-attacks-1773651139", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }