Riyadh, March 17 (QNA) - The Saudi Ministry of Defense announced Tuesday the interception and destruction of a ballistic missile launched towards Al Kharj Governorate.

Major General Turki Al Maliki, the ministry's official spokesperson, said that a ballistic missile launched towards Al Kharj Governorate was intercepted and destroyed.

Earlier Tuesday, the Saudi Ministry of Defense announced the interception and destruction of a total of 24 drones in the Eastern Province. (QNA)