Saudi-led coalition says it intercepted drones targeting kingdom
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Wed, 21 October 2026
2 reports- Anadolu Agency (AA)07:14first to report
Interception and destruction operation carried out in regions of Medina and Eastern Province, says spokesman
- Anadolu Agency (AA)07:14
Interception and destruction operation carried out in regions of Medina and Eastern Province, says spokesman
Thu, 22 October 2026
3 reports- Anadolu Agency (AA)03:14
Announcement follows deadly attacks on Dammam airport and Aramco oil facility
- Anadolu Agency (AA)12:21
Coalition spokesperson does not specify drone’s origin or intended target
- Anadolu Agency (AA)19:38
Coalition spokesman says missile was launched toward Najran, near Yemeni border
Fri, 23 October 2026
1 report- Anadolu Agency (AA)01:15
Air defenses intercept drones over Riyadh, Medina, Eastern Province and southern region while missile targeting Najran intercepted before reaching its target
Sat, 24 October 2026
2 reports- Anadolu Agency (AA)02:37
Coalition spokesman provides no details on launch site, damage
- Anadolu Agency (AA)09:43
Coalition spokesman says missiles launched toward Taif and Yanbu were intercepted, destroyed
Sun, 25 October 2026
2 reports- Anadolu Agency (AA)01:36
Incident follows destruction of 2 Houthi ballistic missiles launched toward Saudi cities of Taif and Yanbu
- Anadolu Agency (AA)02:53
Coalition spokesperson provides no details about latest incident