UAE intercepts 1 ballistic missile, 11 drones on Tuesday

The UAE air defences have successfully intercepted 1 ballistic missile and 11 drones launched from Iran on Tuesday, the Ministry of Defence confirmed.

Since the start of the Iranian attacks, the UAE has intercepted 520 ballistic missiles, 26 cruise missiles and 2,221 drones.

No deaths or injuries have been reported in the past 24 hours.  

Since February 28, the attacks have resulted in the deaths of two members of the armed forces and a Moroccan contractor working for the military, as well as 10 civilians, and have also wounded 221, with injuries ranging from minor to severe.

الدفاعات الجوية الإماراتية تتعامل مع الصواريخ الباليستية والجوالة والمسيرات الإيرانية.

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The Ministry of Defence reaffirmed it remains fully prepared and ready to deal with any threats and will firmly confront anything that aims to undermine the security of the country, in a manner that ensures the protection of its sovereignty, security and stability, and safeguards its interests and national capabilities.