Doha, Qatar: The Saudi Ministry of Defense announced on Sunday the interception and destruction of nine drones in the Riyadh and Eastern regions.
The UAE also stated that its air defences were responding to missile and drone threats. Meanwhile in Bahrain, air raid sirens were activated.
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8:30pm Doha
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7:15pm Doha Time
UAE responding to Iranian missile and drone threats
The UAE’s Ministry of Defence says its air defences are “responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran”.
It says the sounds being heard are the result of interceptions.
7pm Doha Time
Saudi intercepts 9 drones in Riyadh, Eastern Province
The Saudi Ministry of Defense announced on Sunday the interception and destruction of nine drones in the Riyadh and Eastern regions.
Spokesperson for the Saudi Ministry of Defense, Brig. Gen. Turki Al Malki, stated that seven drones were intercepted and destroyed in Riyadh and Eastern regions, noting that two additional drones were intercepted and destroyed in Eastern Province.
The Saudi Ministry of Defense had announced earlier today the interception and destruction of six drones in the Eastern Province.
6:45pm Doha Time
Air raid sirens activated in Bahrain
The Bahrain Interior Ministry says that sirens have been activated and urges residents to remain calm and head to the nearest safe location.
