Saudi Arabia announces interception of 27 drones

RIYADH, 20th March, 2026 (WAM) -- Saudi Ministry of Defence announced today that it intercepted and destroyed 27 drones launched towards the country.

Saudi Press Agency (SPA) quoted the Spokesperson of the Ministry of Defense, Major General Turki Al-Malki, as saying that 26 drones were intercepted and destroyed in the Eastern Region and another one in Al Jouf area.