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Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defense said its air defense systems intercepted and destroyed 66 drones targeting parts of the country, according to a series of updates posted on its official account on X. Additional Data Reported The updates were published since 11:45 PM yesterday to 11:15 AM today on Monday, 16th March 2026, reporting successive drone interceptions mainly in the Eastern Province and nearby areas. Reported interceptions 1 drone in the eastern region. 1 drone in the eastern region. 1 drone in the eastern region. 7 drones in the eastern region. 6 drones in the eastern region. 5 drones in the eastern region. 7 drones in the eastern region. 9 drones in the eastern region. 3 drones in the eastern region. 5 drones in the eastern region. 6 drones in the eastern region. 12 drones in the eastern region. 3 drones in the Riyadh and Eastern regions. In total, the ministry’s updates indicated that 66 drones were intercepted and destroyed. The ministry did not immediately provide detai...

Five United States Air Force aerial refueling aircraft were struck and damaged during an Iranian missile strike on a military base in Saudi Arabia. Five U.S. Air Force refueling planes were damaged while parked on the ground at Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia during an Iranian missile strike, as tensions in the region continue to rise amid the ongoing conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel. Further Information Released According to U.S. officials cited in international media reports, the incident was reported on 13 March 2026. The strike targeted Prince Sultan Air Base, a major military facility in Saudi Arabia where U.S. forces and aircraft are stationed. Iran reportedly launched missiles that hit the base, striking five U.S. Air Force tanker aircraft, including KC-135 aerial refueling planes, while they were on the ground. The aircraft were damaged in the attack but were not destroyed and were later taken for repairs. Officials said no fatalities or injuries we...