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Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi drones as Egypt weighs defensive support

The Hindu

Published 18 Oct 2026, 2:27 pm·1 h ago·1 min read

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A spokesman for the Saudi coalition said on October 17 that it had "intercepted and destroyed four drones over the past few hours in the regions of Riyadh, the Eastern Province, and the South"

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Saudi Arabia Faces Wave of Deadly Houthi Strikes on Airports and Energy Sites

A series of missile and drone assaults has killed at least 13 people, shuttered transport links, and disrupted major events across the kingdom.

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