Saudi air defenses intercept and destroy 56 hostile drones on Friday

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s air defenses intercepted and destroyed 56 hostile drones targeting several areas across the Kingdom, the official spokesperson for the Ministry of Defense Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Malki said.Al-Malki said one drone was intercepted and destroyed in the Eastern Province.He added that two drones were intercepted and destroyed in Al-Kharj governorate and the Eastern Province.Three drones were also intercepted and destroyed in Al-Kharj and the Empty Quarter.Another hostile drone was shot down while attempting to approach the Diplomatic Quarter in Riyadh.The spokesperson said two drones were intercepted and destroyed in Al-Kharj.Three drones were also intercepted and destroyed in the Eastern and Central regions.Two drones were intercepted and destroyed in the Eastern Province.Four drones were intercepted and destroyed in the Eastern and Central regions.Three drones were intercepted and destroyed in the Eastern Province.Six drones were intercepted and destroyed in the Eastern Province.Al-Malki said another drone was intercepted and destroyed in the Eastern Province.Seven drones were intercepted and destroyed after entering Saudi airspace.Nine drones were intercepted and destroyed after entering Saudi airspace.Twelve drones were intercepted and destroyed after entering Saudi airspace.