Saudi Air Defenses Intercept Multiple Ballistic Missiles Targeting Riyadh and Eastern Region

31/03/2026

Saudi Air Defenses Intercept Multiple Ballistic Missiles Targeting Riyadh and Eastern Region

RIYADH, March 31: The Ministry of Defense Saudi Arabia confirmed that its air defense systems successfully intercepted and destroyed multiple ballistic missiles launched toward key regions early Tuesday.

According to the official spokesperson, a ballistic missile targeting the Eastern Region was intercepted at around 2:00 a.m. Earlier, at approximately 1:30 a.m., four ballistic missiles aimed at the Riyadh region were destroyed, followed by the interception of three additional missiles targeting the same area.

Authorities stated that all incoming threats were neutralized, with no immediate reports of casualties or damage.