The Saudi-led coalition announced on Thursday that its air defence forces had intercepted and destroyed a drone in Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh region amid escalating tensions with Yemen’s Houthi group.
Coalition spokesperson Turki al-Maliki confirmed the interception in a brief statement published on the social media platform X.
According to al-Maliki, the drone was successfully intercepted and destroyed. However, he did not disclose where it had originated or identify its intended target.
The coalition also provided no immediate information about possible damage or casualties resulting from the incident.
The interception comes amid renewed hostilities between the Saudi-led coalition and Yemen’s Houthi group, with attacks targeting Saudi airports and energy infrastructure contributing to growing security concerns.
The latest incident highlights continuing tensions in the region as the coalition maintains its air defence operations against potential aerial threats.
No group had claimed responsibility for the drone at the time of the announcement.