Saudi Arabia’s Defense Ministry has informed about a major military action in the Eastern Region. On March 25, 2026, Saudi security forces tracked several drones in the sky and successfully destroyed them. Major General Turki Al-Maliki confirmed the incident and said that the country’s security system is on full alert and ready to deal with any external threat.
👉: Big action by Saudi Defense Ministry, 30 drones shot down in a single day in the Eastern Province.
How many drones and missiles were shot down by the security forces?
Initial information released by the Saudi Defense Ministry said that two drones and a ballistic missile were shot down in the eastern region. However, as the days passed, the number of these drones increased in different reports. Some official sources said that three to five drones have been destroyed. According to media reports like Qatar News Agency and Times of Oman, the Saudi Army has destroyed a total of 21 drones in the air.
Statement from the Ministry of Defense and Major General Turki Al-Maliki
Defense Ministry spokesperson Major General Turki Al-Maliki shared this information through Saudi Press Agency (SPA). He said that the security forces have foiled these attacks using their advanced technology. This action has mainly taken place in the areas of Eastern Province. The government has clarified that the safety of citizens and expatriates working there is their priority and the situation is completely under control.
