The Defense Ministry of Saudi Arabia has achieved a major success on Friday, March 6, 2026. The ministry has informed that they intercepted and destroyed a cruise missile in the air east of Al-Kharj. This incident happened in the morning when the country’s security systems sensed the threat and foiled it.
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What is the whole matter?
Defense Ministry spokesman Major General Turki al-Maliki said an enemy cruise missile was intercepted east of al-Kharj governorate. The attack was part of a larger threat, as three ballistic missiles headed for Prince Sultan Air Base were also shot down that same morning.
Apart from this, several drones have also been successfully destroyed in the Eastern Province and Eastern Riyadh. Officials said that the army took immediate action and neutralized these attacks and ensured the security of the country.
What is the update for Indians living there?
The news of relief for Indian expatriates living in Saudi Arabia is that there is no news of any loss of life or property in this incident. The situation is completely under control in Al-Kharj and areas around Riyadh.
The ministry has made it clear that all necessary steps are being taken for the security of the country. There are strong security arrangements in industrial areas and residential areas, so there is no need to panic. The Saudi cabinet has also said that they have the full right to respond for their own security.