Saudi air defences intercept, destroy 3 drones launched from Iraq

Saudi Arabia announced its air defences intercepted and destroyed three drones launched from Iraq on Sunday.

Official spokesperson of the Ministry, Major General Turki Al Maliki, said that on the morning of Sunday, three drones were intercepted and destroyed after entering the Kingdom's airspace from Iraq.

Major General Al Maliki affirmed that the Ministry of Defence reserves the right to respond at the appropriate time and place, and will take all necessary operational measures to respond to any attempt to attack the Kingdom's sovereignty, security, and the safety of its citizens and residents on its territory.