(Saudi Defense): Interception and destruction of drones launched from Iraq that attempted to target petrochemical facilities in the Eastern Province

Riyadh, July 28 (KUNA) -- The Saudi Ministry of Defense announced on Tuesday that it intercepted and destroyed a number of drones launched from Iraqi territory in recent hours, which had attempted to target petroleum facilities in the Eastern Province. This was stated in a brief statement by the Saudi Ministry of Defense, delivered by its spokesperson, Brigadier General Turki Al-Maliki. General Al-Maliki clarified that “these terrorist attempts were launched again from Iraqi territory and carried out by Iranian-backed terrorist militias,” affirming “the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s inherent right to defend itself and its assets, and its right to respond at the time and place of its choosing.” (End)