A Greek Patriot missile battery deployed in Saudi Arabia has reportedly shot down another drone launched from Yemen. The latest interception took place on Saturday afternoon in the Yanbu area, according to the report.
The system involved was identified as the Patriot Guided Missile Battery of the Hellenic Force in Saudi Arabia, also referred to as ELDYSA. The report described the action as another successful interception of an unmanned aerial vehicle, or UAV.
The incident points to the continuing use of drones in attacks or attempted strikes linked to the conflict spilling across the region. It also highlights the role of the Greek air defense deployment in helping protect Saudi airspace and key areas from incoming aerial threats.
While only limited details were available, the reported shootdown adds to a series of interceptions involving Yemen-launched drones targeting Saudi territory. The latest event in Yanbu underlines how air defense systems remain on alert against repeated UAV threats.
