Tuesday, 02 January 2024 12:17 GMT

Saudi Air Defenses Thwart Dozens of Drone Attacks


(MENAFN) Saudi Arabia announced that its aerial defense units successfully brought down 35 unmanned aerial assaults in the Eastern Region starting early Tuesday.

The statement was shared through separate updates published by the Saudi Defense Ministry on the social media platform X, owned by a US-based company.

Tensions across the region have intensified following US and Israeli military operations against Iran that commenced on Feb. 28. In response, Tehran has carried out a series of retaliatory actions, deploying drones and missiles aimed at Israel as well as Gulf nations that host American military installations.

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