Saudi says intercepted 'hostile drone' in Riyadh region

Published October 31, 2026 Updated October 31, 2026 11:10am

Saudi air defences intercepted a drone in the Riyadh region on Saturday, according to the spokesman for the military coalition led by Saudi Arabia fighting Yemen’s Houthis.

“Air defences intercepted and destroyed a hostile drone in the Riyadh region,” Turki al-Malki said, adding that “debris from the interception fell without causing injuries”.

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