Riyadh: The Saudi Ministry of Defense announced Sunday the interception and destruction of nine drones in the Riyadh and Eastern regions.

According to Qatar News Agency, 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.