Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. UAE air defences intercepted three ballistic missiles and 121 of 129 drones on Wednesday, the Ministry of Defence said, as cumulative figures since an Iranian attack began on 28 February continued to rise.
Latest reported interceptions
The ministry said UAE air defence systems intercepted three ballistic missiles and detected 129 drones, of which 121 were intercepted while eight fell within the UAE.
Cumulative figures since 28 February
The ministry said that since the attack began, 189 ballistic missiles had been detected heading towards the UAE, of which 175 were destroyed, 13 fell into the sea, and one landed within the country’s territory. It added that 941 Iranian drones had been detected, with 876 intercepted and 65 falling within the UAE. Eight cruise missiles had also been detected and destroyed.
Casualties and injuries
The death toll remained at three, involving Pakistani, Nepali, and Bangladeshi nationals, the ministry said. It added that the number of people with minor injuries rose to 78, involving nationals of the UAE, Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia, the Philippines, Pakistan, Iran, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Azerbaijan, Yemen, Uganda, Eritrea, Lebanon, and Afghanistan.
Noise reports and damage
The ministry said sounds heard in different parts of the country were the result of air defence systems intercepting ballistic missiles and fighter aircraft intercepting drones and cruise missiles. It said the operations caused minor to moderate material damage to a number of civilian facilities.
Official response and public guidance
The ministry condemned the attacks, describing them as a blatant act of aggression and a flagrant violation of national sovereignty and international law, and said the UAE reserved its full right to respond and take all necessary measures to protect its territory, people, and residents. It said it remained fully prepared to address any threats and urged the public to rely only on official sources and avoid spreading unverified information.
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