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Saudi Arabia: 5 Hostile Drones Intercepted Near Prince Sultan Air Base

The spokesperson for the Saudi Ministry of Defense, Major General Turki al-Malki (SPA)
The spokesperson for the Saudi Ministry of Defense, Major General Turki al-Malki (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia: 5 Hostile Drones Intercepted Near Prince Sultan Air Base

The spokesperson for the Saudi Ministry of Defense, Major General Turki al-Malki (SPA)
The spokesperson for the Saudi Ministry of Defense, Major General Turki al-Malki (SPA)

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defense spokesperson, Major General Turki al-Malki, announced on Monday the interception of five hostile drones near the Prince Sultan Air Base. 

Earlier, he announced that two drones were intercepted and destroyed after attempting to target the Ras Tanura refinery, confirming the attack was successfully thwarted.

Al-Malki added that no civilian casualties were reported as a result of the interception. He noted that a limited fire broke out inside the refinery due to falling debris but was quickly brought under control.

He added that the interception led to debris falling close to civilian facilities and residential areas.

Some operational units at the refinery were shut down as a precautionary measure, without any impact on the supply of petroleum products to local markets, an official source at the Ministry of Energy said.

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Kuwait Health Ministry Says Girl, 11, Killed by Falling Shrapnel

The Kuwaiti Ministry of Health building. (KUNA)
The Kuwaiti Ministry of Health building. (KUNA)
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Kuwait Health Ministry Says Girl, 11, Killed by Falling Shrapnel

The Kuwaiti Ministry of Health building. (KUNA)
The Kuwaiti Ministry of Health building. (KUNA)

Kuwait's health ministry said Wednesday an 11-year-old girl was killed after being hit by falling shrapnel following waves of Iranian attacks across the Gulf.

"Resuscitation was performed in the ambulance while the girl was being transported to the hospital, and attempts continued for nearly half an hour upon arrival at Al-Amiri Hospital. However, she passed away due to her injuries," said the ministry in a statement posted on X.

Four members of her family, including her mother, are currently undergoing medical evaluation and have been placed under observation in the hospital to ensure their safety and monitor their health.

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Saudi Govt Discusses Regional Developments and Their Impact

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chair the cabinet meeting held via videoconference. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chair the cabinet meeting held via videoconference. (SPA)
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Saudi Govt Discusses Regional Developments and Their Impact

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chair the cabinet meeting held via videoconference. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chair the cabinet meeting held via videoconference. (SPA)

The Saudi government discussed on Tuesday the current regional developments and their impact on regional and international security and stability.

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chaired the cabinet meeting that was held via videoconference.

The cabinet stressed that the Kingdom will take “all necessary measures to ensure its security and protect its citizens and residents.”

The cabinet was briefed on the contacts and consultations held in recent days over the regional developments and their serious implications. It expressed its gratitude to the positions of the leaders of “brotherly and friendly countries condemning the reprehensible Iranian attacks that hit Saudi Arabia, the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, and Jordan.”

The cabinet reiterated Saudi Arabia’s full solidarity with the brotherly countries who were attacked by Iran, stressing the Kingdom’s readiness “to mobilize all capabilities to support these countries in any measures they take in response to these attacks that undermine regional security and stability.”

It reviewed the hospitality and facilities being provided to citizens of GCC countries stranded at the Kingdom’s airports to ensure their comfort in their second home until conditions allow their safe return to their countries.

It hoped that the results of the recent emergency meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation would boost mechanisms for coordination among member states and support efforts backing the rights of the brotherly Palestinian people and their just cause.

The cabinet highlighted new Saudi economic support to Yemen’s budget, saying it was a continuation of the Kingdom’s backing for the Yemeni people, reinforcing the foundations of stability and development and reflecting the depth of the historic fraternal ties between the two countries.

The cabinet praised the significant progress achieved under the ambitious plan to increase gas production, marked by the start of output from the first phase of the Jafurah Gas Field and the launch of operations at the Tanajib Gas Plant, in addition to the continued development of several other gas projects that will contribute to achieving the Kingdom’s economic growth targets.

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Saudi Arabia Destroys 9 Drones, Two Cruise Missiles

Official spokesman for Saudi Arabia’s Defense Ministry Turki al-Malki. (SPA)
Official spokesman for Saudi Arabia’s Defense Ministry Turki al-Malki. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia Destroys 9 Drones, Two Cruise Missiles

Official spokesman for Saudi Arabia’s Defense Ministry Turki al-Malki. (SPA)
Official spokesman for Saudi Arabia’s Defense Ministry Turki al-Malki. (SPA)

Official spokesman for Saudi Arabia’s Defense Ministry Turki al-Malki announced on Wednesday that the Kingdom intercepted and destroyed nine drones that flew over its territory.

Two Cruise missiles were also destroyed over the al-Kharj region 80 kms southeast of Riyadh.

On Tuesday, the Saudi cabinet said the Kingdom will take all necessary measures to ensure its security and protect its citizens and residents.

The cabinet hailed “the leaders of friendly countries for condemning Iran’s heinous attacks against Saudi Arabia, Gulf countries and Jordan.”