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Saudi air defenses intercept drone targeting Mecca

Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 12:08 AM

Saudi Arabia's air defenses intercepted and downed a drone that was attempting to enter Mecca's airspace, a Coalition spokesman said.

The Coalition stated that Saudi air defenses successfully intercepted and destroyed the drone before it could reach its target.

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Saudi air defenses intercept drone targeting Mecca

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Coalition spokesman says Saudi air defenses intercepted and downed a drone that was attempting to enter Mecca's airspace.