Saudi air defenses intercept 3 ballistic missiles targeting Prince Sultan Air Base

Defense Ministry spokesperson Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki said the missiles were launched toward the air base located in Al-Kharj governorate

Staff Writer, Saudi Gazette

March 6, 2026

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RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s air defenses intercepted and destroyed three ballistic missiles launched toward Prince Sultan Air Base early Friday, the Defense Ministry said.

Defense Ministry spokesperson Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki said the missiles were launched toward the air base located in Al-Kharj governorate.

Maliki added that air defenses also intercepted and destroyed two drones, one in the Eastern Province and another east of Al-Kharj.

Earlier Thursday, the spokesperson announced that Saudi air defenses had intercepted and destroyed three cruise missiles outside Al-Kharj, about 80 kilometers southeast of Riyadh, as well as three drones near the governorate.

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