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Saudi Arabia says two drones intercepted near Shaybah oilfield

Published: 11 Mar 2026 - 12:18 am | Last Updated: 11 Mar 2026 - 12:22 am
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Al Jazeera

Doha: Saudi Arabia’s Defense Ministry says two drones heading towards the Shaybah oilfield were intercepted and destroyed.

In a statement, the ministry’s spokesperson said the drones were detected and downed in the Empty Quarter desert before reaching the oil facility.