Saudi Arabia intercepted multiple drones targeting Riyadh and its Eastern Region amid rising regional tensions. Authorities confirmed back-to-back aerial attacks, with several UAVs destroyed or falling in uninhabited areas. As disruptions continue, the Interior Ministry announced visa relief for foreign nationals, allowing extensions or exit without penalties

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s air defence systems intercepted and destroyed multiple drones targeting the capital region, marking a sharp escalation in aerial threats as regional tensions continue to disrupt normalcy across the Kingdom.

Back-to-Back Drone Attacks Foiled

The Saudi Defence Ministry confirmed that two drones aimed at the Riyadh region were successfully neutralised. This comes shortly after an earlier incident in which two additional drones were intercepted within the span of an hour, indicating a coordinated attempt to target the capital.

Authorities further stated that four other unmanned aerial vehicles either fell into the Arabian Gulf or landed in uninhabited areas, averting potential damage.