The Saudi-led coalition announced on Wednesday that it had intercepted and destroyed five drones launched towards Saudi Arabia, including in the Medina region, home to one of Islam’s holiest cities.
Coalition spokesperson Major General Turki Al-Malki said in a post on X that four drones had been intercepted and destroyed. He stated that the interceptions took place in the Eastern Region and Medina.
In a subsequent post, Al-Malki confirmed that another drone had been intercepted in the Eastern Region.
Medina, where Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is buried and the Prophet’s Mosque is located, is considered one of Islam’s holiest cities, alongside Mecca.
