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Saudi Arabia reports three ballistic missiles targeted Riyadh area
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, March 22 (AFP) Mar 22, 2026
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Defense said Sunday three ballistic missiles had been detected around the capital.

"One missile was intercepted, while the other two fell in an uninhabited area," a spokesperson for the ministry posted on social media.

Early Sunday morning, the Saudi Civil Defense issued a warning, before cancelling it seven minutes later after determining the danger had passed.


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