A big news has come out regarding security in Saudi Arabia. According to the report of Al Jazeera, Saudi Arabia’s Defense Ministry has intercepted 56 drones since Friday morning. One of these drones had tried to reach close to the high-security diplomatic area of Riyadh. This is important information for expatriates and Indians living in Gulf countries because a large number of people work in Riyadh. The security forces averted this threat in time.
What happened in the diplomatic area of Riyadh
According to the report, one of the drone attacks that was attempted on Friday morning was going straight towards the area of Riyadh where embassies of many countries are present. This area is considered a high-security zone. The defense system took immediate action and destroyed this drone on the way. After this incident, discussion has started on the safety of common people and foreign employees living there. The Saudi Defense Ministry is constantly monitoring the situation and working to keep people safe.
What do the statistics say about drone attacks?
In recent hours, many drones have been intercepted in the skies of Saudi Arabia. According to different reports, the number of attacks is said to be around 50. Al Jazeera, in its post dated March 13, 2026, has talked about destroying 56 drones. Although the official figures of the Defense Ministry have confirmed that many different attacks have been foiled, the exact figure of 56 has not been revealed yet. Indian citizens working in Saudi Arabia are advised to follow the instructions of the local administration.
