# Saudi-led coalition intercepts drones as Egypt weighs offering help

https://mins.news/en/item/104705

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-17 23:21 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/17/saudi-led-coalition-intercepts-drones-as-egypt-weighs-sending-help?traffic_source=rss

> The coalition said it destroyed four drones over Riyadh, the Eastern Province and southern Saudi Arabia. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi said Egypt was willing to take measures to protect Saudi Arabia if asked, and parliament will hold an emergency session on Sunday at his request.

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