Saudi Ministry of Defence intercepts five ballistic missiles targeting Eastern Region
Missile threats neutralised in Eastern Region amid heightened security alerts
Last updated:
1 MIN READ
RIYADH: The Saudi Ministry of Defence announced on Monday that five ballistic missiles were detected and intercepted heading towards the Eastern Region.
This was reported by the Saudi Press Agency, quoting Major General Turki Al-Malki, the official spokesperson for the ministry. The Saudi Ministry of Defence had earlier announced the detection and destruction of a cruise missile heading towards the same region.
Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.
Get Updates on Topics You Choose
Up Next
![New initiative offers fuel, supplies and crew support across Eastern Region. [Illustrative image.]](http://media.assettype.com/gulfnews%2Fimport%2F2017%2F4%2F12%2F1_16a0842b586.2009962_2890657433_16a0842b586_large.jpg?w=320&auto=format%2Ccompress&fit=max)
