Conflict & Security
Saudi-led coalition intercepts 5 drones launched toward the kingdom
October 21, 2026 at 06:25 AM · Updated 2h ago
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The Saudi-led coalition said Wednesday it intercepted and destroyed five drones launched toward the kingdom.
- The Saudi-led coalition announced it intercepted and destroyed five drones launched toward Saudi Arabia on Wednesday.
- Coalition spokesman Turki al-Maliki said the drones were brought down in the Eastern Region and the Madinah Region.
- Al-Maliki did not identify the party that launched the drones.
- Houthi forces have escalated attacks on Saudi Arabia this month; an October 10 strike on Riyadh airport killed 13 people.
- The Houthi group denied launching any attacks toward Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, rejecting the coalition's claim it intercepted five drones.



