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Coalition says drone intercepted and destroyed in Riyadh area
A drone was intercepted and destroyed in the Riyadh area, according to a coalition spokesman.
The statement came from Major General Turki Al-Maliki, the official spokesman for the coalition forces.
The coalition is called the Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen.
The statement did not say who launched the drone or what it was targeting.
No information was given about damage or injuries.
The spokesman gave no details about what happens next.
The coalition said a drone was intercepted and destroyed in the Riyadh area.
The statement was attributed to coalition spokesperson Major General Turki Al-Maliki.
Okaz published its report at 23:10 UTC on 17 October 2026.
Sabq published a report on the announcement at 22:41 UTC the same day.
- Who
- The coalition, through its spokesperson Major General Turki Al-Maliki.
- What
- It said a drone was intercepted and destroyed.
- When
- The reports were published on 17 October 2026. The time of the interception was not stated.
- Where
- The Riyadh area, Saudi Arabia.
- Why
- Not stated.
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- Incident
- A drone was intercepted and destroyed
- Location
- Riyadh area
- Spokesperson
- Major General Turki Al-Maliki
- Okaz report
- 17 October 2026, 23:10 UTC
- Sabq report
- 17 October 2026, 22:41 UTC
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a drone was intercepted and destroyed in the Riyadh area