Saudi Arabia says drones and missile intercepted over Eastern Province

Saudi Arabia says drones and missile intercepted over Eastern Province Saudi Arabia’s defence ministry said its forces intercepted eight drones and a ballistic missile launched towards the Eastern Province within the past hour. The Directorate of Civil Defense also urged residents in the area to seek shelter following a “potential danger” alert issued by the National Early Warning Platform. Earlier, the ministry said it had detected and shot down five drones targeting an energy facility in the province.