Conflict & Security
Coalition intercepts, destroys drone over eastern Saudi Arabia
October 15, 2026 at 07:59 AM
The Saudi-led coalition announced Thursday that it intercepted and destroyed a drone over Saudi Arabia's eastern region, following similar interceptions earlier this week.
- Coalition spokesman Turki al-Maliki announced the interception, saying the drone was destroyed over Saudi Arabia's eastern region Thursday.
- On Wednesday, the coalition said it intercepted a ballistic missile the Houthis fired toward Riyadh.
- Saudi civil defense reported four people injured and 15 homes damaged by falling debris from interceptions in Riyadh.
- On Tuesday, the coalition launched a military operation targeting fuel sites in Sanaa, Hodeidah, and Dhamar that it said feed Houthi military efforts.