World · 5 March 2026
Saudi Arabia shoots down two cruise missiles near Al-Kharj
Saudi Arabia's defence ministry announced on Wednesday that two cruise missiles were intercepted and destroyed in Al-Kharj Governorate, approximately 80 kilometres southeast of Riyadh. The ministry posted the statement via the Saudi Press Agency. In a separate announcement the same morning, nine drones were also intercepted and destroyed upon entering Saudi airspace. No casualties or damage from the missiles were reported by Saudi authorities.
Reported by Saudi Press Agency / Al Arabiya · How we write briefs