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The Ministry of Defence of the United Arab Emirates has said its air defence systems intercepted multiple missiles and drones launched from Iran, as escalating hostilities in the region continue to threaten Gulf security.
In a statement posted on its official X account on Saturday, the ministry disclosed that the country’s air defences engaged several aerial threats in the latest wave of attacks.
“UAE air defence systems on 14th March engaged 9 ballistic missiles and 33 UAVs launched from Iran,” the statement said.
The ministry noted that the interceptions reflect the scale of the attacks the Gulf nation says it has faced since the start of what it described as “blatant Iranian aggression.”
According to the ministry, defence forces have repeatedly activated air defence systems to intercept incoming threats targeting the country.
Providing a broader breakdown of the attacks, the ministry stated that since the beginning of the hostilities, its air defences have engaged a large number of aerial projectiles.
“Since the onset of the blatant Iranian aggression, UAE air defences have engaged 294 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1,600 UAVs launched from Iran,” it said.
Authorities confirmed that the attacks have resulted in casualties involving residents and foreign workers from several countries.
According to the ministry, six people have been killed, including nationals of the United Arab Emirates, Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh.
The ministry also reported that 141 people sustained minor to moderate injuries during the attacks.
Those injured include nationals of the United Arab Emirates as well as individuals from Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia, the Philippines, Pakistan, Iran, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Azerbaijan, Yemen, Uganda, Eritrea, Lebanon, Afghanistan, Bahrain, Comoros, Türkiye, Iraq, Nepal, Nigeria, Oman, Jordan, Palestine, Ghana, Indonesia and Sweden.
Officials did not specify the exact locations where the fatalities and injuries occurred or the particular incidents that caused them, but indicated that the casualties were linked to multiple aerial threats over time.
Reaffirming its defence posture, the ministry said the country’s armed forces remain on high alert and ready to respond to any further attacks.
“The Ministry of Defence affirmed that it remains fully prepared and ready to deal with any threats,” the statement said, adding that the military would “firmly confront any attempts to undermine state security in a manner that ensures the protection of its sovereignty, security and stability.” Punch
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