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Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi drones as Egypt weighs defensive support

The Hindu18 October 2026, 03:27 UTCSaudi Arabia

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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