Saudi Arabia says downed 7 missiles, debris fell near power facilities

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Saudi Arabia says downed 7 missiles, debris fell near power facilities
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, April 6 (AFP) Apr 06, 2026
Saudi air defences intercepted and destroyed seven ballistic missiles launched toward the country's east, the defence ministry's spokesperson said Tuesday.

The ministry said on X that seven "ballistic missiles launched toward the eastern region were intercepted and destroyed. Parts of ballistic missile debris fell around power facilities; damage assessment is underway".

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