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Gulf Times
Region

Jordan intercepts five Iranian drones

Jordan's military intercepted five drones launched from Iran overnight and into Tuesday morning, a military source at the General Command of the Jordanian Armed Forces said on Tuesday.The source said the drones were successfully neutralized in accordance with operational requirements and established defensive procedures. No casualties or material damage were reported.The source said the armed forces remain on high alert, continue to monitor the Kingdom's airspace and are prepared to respond to any aerial threat to Jordan's security and the safety of its citizens.

Gulf Times
Region

Kuwait says Air Defences intercept Iranian missile and drone attacks

Kuwait's General Staff of the Armed Forces said on Saturday its air defense systems were responding to hostile Iranian missile and drone attacks.The General Staff said in a statement that any explosions heard across parts of the country were the result of its air defense systems intercepting hostile missiles and drones, urging the public to follow safety instructions issued by the relevant authorities.Earlier on Saturday, the General Staff said Kuwait's air defenses had intercepted Iranian drone attacks.

Gulf Times
Qatar

Ministry of Defence announces interception of number of missile attack targeting the state

The Ministry of Defence announced that the Qatari Armed Forces intercepted a number of ballistic missile attacks that targeted the State of Qatar.

Gulf Times
Qatar

Ministry of Defence announces interception of missile attack targeting the state

The Ministry of Defence announced that the Qatari Armed Forces intercepted a missile attack that targeted the State of Qatar. 

Gulf Times
Region

Saudi Defence Ministry: 5 drones intercepted, destroyed over past few hours

The Saudi Ministry of Defence announced Monday the interception and destruction of five drones.Spokesperson of the Saudi Ministry of Defence, Major General Staff Turki Al Maliki, stated that the five drones were intercepted and destroyed in the past few hours.Earlier today, the Saudi Ministry of Defence announced the detection and interception of five ballistic missiles targeting the Eastern Province.

Gulf Times
International

Russia, Ukraine exchange claims over downed drones

Russia and Ukraine exchanged statements on Wednesday regarding the interception of drones, as hostilities between the two countries continue. The Russian Ministry of Defense said that its air defense systems had intercepted 53 Ukrainian drones overnight across several provinces. Meanwhile, Ukrainian authorities reported, based on preliminary data, that air defense forces had shot down 154 drones over northern, southern, eastern, and central Ukraine. Since the outbreak of the war in February 2022, both sides have issued near-daily reports claiming to have repelled attacks by the other. Due to the circumstances of the ongoing conflict, these claims cannot be independently verified.