On March 18, 2026, security forces foiled a major attack in Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh and Eastern Province. Defense Ministry spokesman Major General Turki al-Malki informed that four ballistic missiles sent towards Riyadh were shot down midway. Although debris from these missiles has fallen in some parts of the capital, but according to initial reports there has been no loss of life or property.
Highlights of air defense operations in Saudi Arabia
The Saudi air defense system displayed alertness throughout the day and foiled several attacks. Its complete information is given below:
4 ballistic missiles coming towards Riyadh were shot down. A missile was also destroyed in Al-Kharj area, whose debris fell near Prince Sultan Air Base. In Eastern Province, 6 attacking drones were destroyed in the air. A total of 21 drones and several ballistic missiles were destroyed over Riyadh and the Eastern Province.
The Saudi Defense Ministry has made it clear that any attempt to challenge the country’s security and sovereignty will be given a strong response. The air defense system has been kept on high alert to deal with every kind of threat so that the stability of the country is maintained.
Major action and loss took place in UAE also
On the same day, similar attacks were seen in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). UAE air defense systems countered 13 ballistic missiles and 27 drones. These attacks also led to some sad news:
Details Number/Information Armed forces members killed 02 Foreign nationals killed 06 (Pakistani, Nepali, Bangladeshi and Palestinian) Number of injured 158 people
UAE’s security agencies are constantly on alert. According to the total data so far, UAE has successfully intercepted 327 ballistic missiles and more than 1,699 drones. Security agencies are issuing necessary guidelines from time to time for expatriates and Indians living in Gulf countries so that everyone can remain safe.