Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defense has announced that its air defense systems intercepted and destroyed 11 drones over the country’s eastern region. The ministry issued a brief statement on Wednesday confirming that the drones were successfully detected and neutralized.

Authorities did not disclose the origin of the drones or provide details about possible casualties or damage. The statement also followed an earlier announcement that a ballistic missile had been intercepted in the same area. These incidents have heightened concerns about the security situation in the region.

The ministry’s latest report underscores continuing threats to Saudi airspace and the growing regional instability linked to repeated aerial attacks.