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Saudi Ministry of Defense says missile headed towards Riyadh region intercepted

Published: 28 Mar 2026 - 02:07 am | Last Updated: 28 Mar 2026 - 02:08 am
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Riyadh: The Saudi Ministry of Defense announced today that it intercepted a hostile ballistic missile.

Spokesperson of the Ministry of Defense Major General Turki Al-Malki stated that a ballistic missile launched toward Riyadh Region was intercepted and destroyed.

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