Flights diverted as Saudi Arabia responds to drone attacks on Riyadh

RIYADH, March 8, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Several flights headed to Riyadh have been diverted or returned to their points of origin over the past few hours, according to flight-tracking platform Flightradar24.

The development comes as Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defense said it was responding to drone attacks targeting the capital.

Authorities have not provided further details on the situation.