Saudi Arabia: Successfully Intercepted 3 Drones that Entered from Iraqi Airspace
(CNA Riyadh/Cairo, 17th, comprehensive wire report) Saudi Arabia announced today that it successfully intercepted and destroyed three drones that entered from Iraqi airspace.
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(CNA Riyadh/Cairo, 17th, comprehensive wire report) Saudi Arabia announced today that it successfully intercepted and destroyed three drones that entered from Iraqi airspace. According to AFP, Saudi Ministry of Defense spokesman Turki al-Maliki stated that the drones entered the country's territory this morning and that the ministry "reserves the right to respond at the appropriate time and place." According to Reuters, the Ministry of Defense said it would take necessary actions to respond to any attempt to violate its sovereignty and security. Although hostilities during the Iran conflict have largely subsided since a ceasefire took effect in April, there have still been recent drone launches from Iraq towards Persian Gulf countries, including Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. (Translation: Ho Hung-ju) 1150518