Madinah, Sept. 16 -- Saudi authorities intercepted and brought down an unauthorised drone in the skies above Madinah on Thursday, September 11, according to a source cited by Haramain.

In a post on X on Tuesday, September 16, Inside the Haramain said that the interception occurred at around 5:40 am and added that "the case is closed."

The update followed reports of a loud blast during Fajr prayers, when worshippers and residents observed unusual activity in the skies near Prophet's Mosque.

Eyewitness accounts described flashes and debris, with videos circulating online showing a bright object overhead. No casualties or damage were reported.

The clarification comes amid regional tensions, with authorities urging the public to avoid spe...