In a major action, Saudi Arabia’s Defense Ministry has destroyed 85 enemy drones in the air in the Eastern Province of the country within the last 24 hours. The Royal Saudi Air Defense Forces used its modern air defense systems to foil these attacks. This entire action has been taken to ensure the security of civil and military bases.
What is the latest update regarding drone attacks in Saudi Arabia?
According to official information released on March 21, 2026, a large-scale drone attack was attempted in the eastern part of Saudi Arabia. According to reports, 51 drones were shot down in the first five hours of the day. A total of 92 drones have been intercepted since last Friday. During this time, Kuwait and UAE have also reported similar drone and missile attacks, due to which tension seems to be increasing in the region.
What information did the Saudi Defense Ministry give regarding the security action?
Saudi Defense Ministry spokesman Major General Turki Al-Malki said that these operations were conducted under international humanitarian law and air defense protocols. Security forces successfully tracked all the drones that were trying to enter the country’s border. Surface-to-air systems have been used to foil these attacks.
Time frame Number of drones shot down Areas affected Last 24 hours (till March 21) 85 Eastern Province Total since Friday 92 Eastern Provinces 51 Saudi Eastern Provinces in first 5 hours of March 21