Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Oct 21, 2026 (AFP) - Saudi coalition says intercepted six drones in Eastern, Medina regions

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2026-10-21

The Saudi-led coalition fighting Yemen's Houthis said on Wednesday it intercepted six drones launched towards the kingdom, including in the Medina region home to one of Islam's holiest cities. "Four drones launched towards the kingdom have been intercepted and destroyed," coalition spokesman Turki al-Malki posted on X, adding in a second post that the interceptions took place in Saudi Arabia's Eastern province, as well as Medina. Al-Malki, who di......

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