The United Arab Emirates’ air defenses reported today that they detected seven ballistic missiles, successfully intercepting six while one fell within UAE territory.
Authorities also tracked 131 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), of which 125 were intercepted and six fell inside the country.
Since the onset of Iranian attacks, a total of 196 ballistic missiles have been detected; 181 were destroyed, 13 fell into the sea, and two landed inside UAE territory.
In addition, 1,072 Iranian drones have been tracked, with 1,001 intercepted and 71 falling within UAE borders. Eight cruise missiles were also detected and destroyed.
The assaults have resulted in three fatalities from Pakistani, Nepali, and Bangladeshi nationals, alongside 94 minor injuries affecting citizens of various nationalities, including UAE, Egyptian, Ethiopian, Filipino, Pakistani, Iranian, Indian, Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan, Azerbaijani, Yemeni, Ugandan, Eritrean, Lebanese, Afghan, Bahraini, Comorian, and Turkish.
The Ministry of Defense stated it remains on high alert, fully prepared to respond to any threats, and reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding national sovereignty, security, and strategic assets.
Earlier reports from the Abu Dhabi Media Office indicated six injuries after debris from an intercepted drone struck two locations in the Al Eyakad 2 area. Victims were of Pakistani and Nepali nationality, suffering minor to moderate injuries.
The office urged the public to rely solely on official sources and to avoid spreading unverified information or rumors.
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