The Saudi-led coalition said forces intercepted and destroyed four drones over Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh, the oil-producing Eastern Province and areas in the country’s south.
The coalition reported the incidents took place as part of operations to protect Saudi airspace. Officials did not immediately provide further details on the timing of the interceptions or on any damage or casualties.
Egypt has said it is considering whether to send assistance, though Riyadh and Cairo have not specified what form any support might take or when it could be deployed. The nature and scope of the potential Egyptian response remain unclear.
It was not immediately apparent who was responsible for launching the drones, and the coalition did not attribute the attacks to any group or state in its initial accounts. The interceptions are likely to draw international attention given the strategic importance of the areas affected and ongoing security concerns in the region.