Saudi air defenses intercept multiple drones targeting gas, energy facilities in Eastern Province

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defense said air defenses intercepted and destroyed multiple drones targeting gas and energy facilities in the Eastern Province, with no damage reported.

Brig. Gen. Turki Al-Malki, the ministry’s official spokesperson, said a second attempted drone attack on a gas facility was foiled, while five drones were intercepted and destroyed as they approached an energy facility in the region.

He added that another drone targeting a gas facility was also intercepted and destroyed, confirming that all operations were carried out successfully without any reported damage.