Saudi Arabia is facing a fresh wave of missile and drone threats, with air defence systems intercepting incoming projectiles over key areas of the kingdom. A second drone has reportedly been downed in two days after it headed towards Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Region, raising fresh concerns over the security of critical infrastructure and major population centres. WATCH

Russia claims it has unleashed two massive FAB-3000 glide bombs against Ukrainian military positions near Orekhov, with Moscow reporting direct hits on troop concentrations linked to a Ukrainian brigade. Russian reconnaissance reportedly identified the deployment sites before the bombs were released. However, Ukraine has not independently confirmed Russia’s claims. The FAB-3000 is among Russia’s heaviest aerial bombs, with origins dating back to the Soviet era. Moscow has increasingly equipped these massive gravity bombs with wings and guidance kits, transforming them into glide weapons capable of striking targets from greater distances. The shift allows Russian aircraft to attack fortified Ukrainian positions while limiting their exposure to Ukrainian air defence systems. WATCH