Saudi Arabia Intercepts, Destroys Three Drones from Iraq

Saudi Arabia Intercepts, Destroys Three Drones from Iraq Saudi Arabia Intercepts, Destroys Three Drones from Iraq
Saudi Arabia Intercepts, Destroys Three Drones from Iraq Credit: AFP

Saudi Arabia said on Sunday that it intercepted and destroyed three drones that entered its airspace from neighbouring Iraq.

The spokesperson for the Saudi Ministry of Defence, Turki al-Maliki, said the drones were detected early on Sunday morning and were successfully shot down.

He added that the ministry “reserves the right to respond at the appropriate time and place,” signalling that further action could follow.

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Saudi Arabia Intercepts, Destroys Three Drones from Iraq
Saudi Arabia Intercepts, Destroys Three Drones from Iraq Credit: CNM

Authorities did not immediately provide details on the origin or purpose of the drones.

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