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UAV event in Ar Riyadh, Al Kharj area, Saudi Arabia on Sun 8th March 2026

8th March 2026

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On 8 March 2026, evening, IRGC forces launched 1 unspecified projectile (likely a drone) that directly impacted a civilian site belonging to a maintenance and cleaning company in Al Kharj city (Al Kharj, Ar Riyadh), killing 2 foreign civilians (1 Bengaldeshi and 1 Indian), injuring 12 others (11 Bengaldeshis and 1 Indian), and causing material damage. The IRGC claimed that they targeted 'radar systems' in different locations in Saudi Arabia on that day, including in Al Kharj governorate.

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Saudi Arabia (SAU)

Ar Riyadh ( Al Kharj area )

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