UAE Air Defense Neutralizes Three Iranian Missiles and 129 Drones

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UAE Air Defense Neutralizes Three Iranian Missiles and 129 Drones

According to the UAE Ministry of Defense, Iran's attacks on the UAE resulted in three fatalities - citizens from Bangladesh, Nepal, and Pakistan - and left 78 others injured.

The statement confirmed that UAE air defense systems intercepted three Iranian ballistic missiles and 129 drones, with 121 being successfully shot down, while eight fell within UAE territory, The Caspian Post reports.

Since the beginning of the escalation, air defense systems have detected 189 ballistic missiles launched toward the UAE, of which 175 were destroyed, 13 fell into the sea, and one fell within the country.

"A total of 941 Iranian drones were detected, 876 of which were intercepted, and 65 fell within UAE territory. Eight cruise missiles were also detected and destroyed," reads the statement.

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UAE Air Defense Neutralizes Three Iranian Missiles and 129 Drones

According to the UAE Ministry of Defense, Iran's attacks on the UAE resulted in three fatalities - citizens from Bangladesh, Nepal, and Pakistan - and left 78 others injured.