Abu dhabi: The United Arab Emirates air defence systems engaged three ballistic missiles and eight UAVs launched from Iran. Since the onset of the Iranian aggression, UAE air defences have engaged 341 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles, and 1,748 UAVs.
According to Bahrain News Agency, these attacks resulted in the deaths of two members of the armed forces while performing their national duty, as well as the deaths of six civilians of Pakistani, Nepali, Bangladeshi, and Palestinian nationalities. A total of 160 people were also injured, with injuries ranging from minor to moderate and severe.
The UAE Ministry of Defence affirmed that it remains fully prepared and ready to deal with any threats and will firmly confront anything that seeks to undermine State security, in a manner that ensures the protection of its sovereignty, security, and stability, and safeguards its national interests and capabilities.