Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi drones as Egypt weighs defensive support
A spokesman for the Saudi coalition said on October 17 that it had "intercepted and destroyed four drones over the past few hours in the regions of Riyadh…
According to The Hindu, a spokesman for the Saudi coalition said on October 17 that it had "intercepted and destroyed four drones over the past few hours in the regions of Riyadh, the Eastern Province, and the South"
This world story centres on Saudi Arabia. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Houthi, Egypt and Riyadh.
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- Saudi Arabia · Middle East
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- Houthi, Egypt, Riyadh, Eastern Province
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- World
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