RIYADH: Saudi Defense Ministry spokesman Major General Turki Al-Maliki announced Monday the interception and destruction of five hostile aerial drones near the Prince Sultan Air Base, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
Earlier, Al-Maliki confirmed that two drones attempting to target the Ras Tanura refinery near Dammam were intercepted successfully.
Al-Maliki confirmed that no civilian casualties were reported as a result of the interception, noting that a small fire broke out inside the refinery due to falling debris, but it was quickly brought under control.
