Abu Dhabi, March 14 (SANA) The United Arab Emirates said on Saturday it had intercepted nine ballistic missiles and 33 drones launched by Iran in a new attack.
In a statement posted on the social media platform X, the UAE Defense Ministry said its defenses had intercepted 294 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and about 1,600 drones since the attacks began.
The ministry said six civilians were killed and 141 others of various nationalities were injured in the strikes.
It added that the armed forces remain fully prepared to respond to any threats and will continue to take measures to protect the country’s security and stability.
The attacks come amid rising military tensions in the region following U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran. Tehran responded by launching missile and drone strikes across several Arab countries, causing casualties and damage to infrastructure.
