Saudi air defenses intercept 5 missiles, 10 drones over Eastern Province

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Al-Malki said forces also intercepted and destroyed a cruise missile heading toward the same region

Staff Writer, Saudi Gazette

March 30, 2026

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RIYADH — Saudi air defenses intercepted five ballistic missiles targeting the Eastern Province on Sunday, Ministry of Defense spokesman Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Malki said.

Al-Malki said forces also intercepted and destroyed a cruise missile heading toward the same region.

He added that 10 drones were intercepted and destroyed over the past hours.

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