Saudi Arabia intercepts 3 drones coming from the direction of Iraq
Source: Global Times
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Xinhua News Agency, Riyadh, May 17 (Reporter Luo Chen, Wang Haizhou) - Turki Al-Maliki, spokesperson for the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Defense, stated on the 17th that three drones were intercepted and destroyed after entering Saudi airspace from the direction of Iraq in the early morning.
Al-Maliki emphasized that the Saudi Ministry of Defense reserves the right to respond at the appropriate time and place, and will take all necessary actions to address any attempts to infringe upon Saudi sovereignty and security.
Classification
Region
West Asia
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Military Operations / Weapons & Equipment
Subcategory
Defensive Action
SALUTE Report
Size
3 drones
Activity
Intercepted and destroyed
Location
Saudi Arabia
Unit
Saudi Arabian Defense Forces
Time
May 17
Equipment
drones
Summary
Saudi Arabian Defense Forces intercepted and destroyed three drones that entered Saudi airspace from Iraq on May 17. The Defense Ministry emphasized its right to respond to any violations of Saudi sovereignty and security.
Key Facts
- Three drones were intercepted and destroyed by Saudi Arabia.
- The drones entered Saudi airspace from Iraq.
- The Saudi Defense Ministry reserves the right to respond to such incursions.