# Greek-operated air defence system shoots down drones over Saudi Arabia

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- Reuters, 2026-08-27 08:35 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/greek-operated-air-defence-system-shoots-down-drones-over-saudi-2026-08-27/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a8ff6c08f085800017b45a3

> Reuters was told by Greek security sources that a group of unmanned aircraft was brought down on Thursday near Yanbu. The system used is based in Saudi Arabia, run by Greek servicemen and situated in an area with major petroleum-processing facilities.