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UAE air defences intercept 12 missiles, 17 drones; total injuries reach 117
Since the start of Iranian aggression, UAE air defences detected 253 ballistic missiles, 1,440 Iranian drones and 8 cruise missiles
- PUBLISHED: Mon 9 Mar 2026, 3:38 PM UPDATED: Mon 9 Mar 2026, 3:42 PM
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The UAE air defence system detected on March 9 15 ballistic missiles, of which 12 were destroyed, while 3 fell into the sea. Additionally, 18 drones were detected, of which 17 drones were intercepted, while 1 drone fell within the country's territory.
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Since the start of the blatant Iranian aggression on February 28, 253 ballistic missiles have been detected, of which 233 were destroyed, while 18 of them fell into the sea, and 2 fell on the country's territory. Additionally, 1,440 Iranian drones were detected, and 1,359 of them were intercepted, while 81 fell within the country's territory, and 8 cruise missiles were also detected and destroyed.
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These attacks resulted in four deaths of Pakistani, Nepalese, and Bangladeshi nationalities, and 117 cases of minor injuries of Emirati, Egyptian, Sudanese, Ethiopian, Filipino, Pakistani, Iranian, Indian, Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan, Azerbaijani, Yemeni, Ugandan, Eritrean, Lebanese, Afghan, Bahraini, Comorian, Turkish, Iraqi, Nepalese, Nigerian, Omani, Jordanian, and Palestinian nationalities.
The Ministry of Defence affirms that it is on high alert to deal with any threats and to confront everything that targets undermining the state's security, ensuring the preservation of its sovereignty, security, and stability, and protecting its national interests and capabilities.
Ajanta Paul is a Senior Editor on the Digital team. A natural leader and newshound, she thrives in breaking news and high-pressure situations — and enjoys reporting on community issues that matter to UAE residents.