emirates7 - Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Defence of Saudi Arabia Major General Turki Al Maliki announced early Wednesday that nine drones were intercepted and destroyed immediately upon entering the Kingdom's airspace.

The announcement was made in a statement issued by Major General Al Maliki on the Saudi Ministry of Defence’s page on the X platfo

Al Maliki also said that two cruise missiles were intercepted and destroyed in Al Kharj Governorate.

The Saudi Council of Ministers reaffirmed on Tuesday that Saudi Arabia will take all necessary measures to safeguard its security and protect its territory, citizens, and residents. Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman chaired the Cabinet session, which was held via video conference.

During the meeting, the Cabinet reviewed the latest developments in the region and their repercussions for regional and international security and stability.

The Council expressed its appreciation for the positions voiced by leaders of friendly countries condemning the reprehensible Iranian attacks that hit Saudi Arabia, other Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, and Jordan.

In a statement to the Saudi Press Agency following the session, Minister of Media Salman Al Dossary stated that the Cabinet reiterated Saudi Arabia’s full support and solidarity with brotherly nations whose territories were subjected to blatant Iranian aggression.

The Council underscored 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.