Saudi Arabia reports intercepting two cruise missiles south of Riyadh

Saudi Arabia reports intercepting two cruise missiles south of Riyadh

RIYADH, March 4 — Saudi Arabia’s defence ministry reported that two cruise missiles were intercepted and destroyed today over Al-Kharj, south of Riyadh.

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RIYADH, March 4 — Saudi Arabia’s defence ministry reported that two cruise missiles were intercepted and destroyed today over Al-Kharj, south of Riyadh.

State media also said a separate drone attack was thwarted, with nine drones neutralized upon entering the kingdom’s airspace. The authorities did not indicate who was behind the attacks. — AFP

A picture taken March 3, 2026 shows skyscrapers along the King Fahad main street in the Saudi capital Riyadh. The Saudi defence ministry said two cruise missiles were intercepted today over an area south of the capital Riyadh. — AFP pic

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