UAE Air Defences Intercepted 341 Ballistic Missiles, over 1,700 UAVs Since Start of West Asia Conflict
- The United Arab Emirates air defenses engaged three ballistic missiles and eight drones launched from Iran on March 21, 2026, amid an ongoing regional conflict.
- Since the conflict began on February 28, UAE air defenses intercepted 341 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles, and 1,748 UAVs originating from Iran.
- The attacks caused the deaths of two UAE military personnel and six civilians of various foreign nationalities, with 160 others injured.
- The UAE Ministry of Defence stated it remains fully prepared to confront threats and safeguard the country’s sovereignty and security.
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UAE air defences intercept Iranian missile and drone threats - The Tribune
The UAE's Ministry of Defence is currently intercepting Iranian missile and drone attacks amid escalating regional conflict. Since February, air defences have engaged thousands of threats. The attacks have resulted in eight fatalities and 160 injuries among various nationalities, including Indians, as Iran retaliates following the death of its former Supreme Leader.
Middle East Conflict: UAE Air Defences Intercepted 341 Ballistic Missiles, Over 1,700 UAVs Since Start of West Asia Conflict
The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Defence has released comprehensive data detailing its aerial defense operations since the onset of the current West Asia conflict. According to official figures, the UAE air defenses have successfully intercepted 341 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles, and 1,748 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) launched from Iran. Middle East Conflict: UAE Air Defences Intercepted 341 Ballistic Missiles, Over 1,700 UAVs Si…
UAE air defences intercepted 341 ballistic missiles, over 1,700 UAVs since start of West Asia conflict
The UAE Ministry of Defence on Saturday said that the country's air defence systems have intercepted hundreds of aerial threats since the beginning of the conflict in West Asia, including 341 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1,748 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) from Iran.
UAE air defences engage three ballistic missiles, eight UAVs
WAM - The UAE air defence systems on 21th March 2026 engaged three ballistic missiles and eight UAVs launched from Iran.Since the onset of the blatant Iranian aggression, UAE air defences have engaged 341 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1,748 UAVs.These attacks have resulted in the martyrdom of two members of the armed forces while performing their national duty, as well as six fatalities of Pakistani, Nepali, Bangladeshi and Palestin…
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