Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defence announced today the interception and destruction of two drones, one in the Eastern Region and the other in Riyadh.

The announcement was made in a statement carried by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).

The Saudi Civil Defence had earlier announced that it dealt with debris resulting from the interception of a ballistic missile that fell onto the roofs of two houses, one of which was under construction and uninhabited, in a residential area in the Eastern Province.

The Civil Defence spokesperson said the incident resulted in limited material damage, with no injuries reported.