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UAE ministry says intercepted, destroyed 209 Iranian drones, 137 ballistic missiles
UAE's ministry said a number of civilian properties had minor material damage as some debris fell in scattered areas of the country
- PUBLISHED: Sun 1 Mar 2026, 2:24 AM
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UAE's Ministry of Defence announced that the Air Force and Air Defence forces have successfully intercepted and destroyed 137 ballistic missiles and 209 drones.
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Since the start of the attack, 132 Iranian missiles were destroyed, while 5 fell into the sea. Additionally, 195 Iranian drones were intercepted, while 14 fell within the country's territories and waters, causing some collateral damage.
UAE's ministry said a number of civilian properties had minor material damage as some debris fell in scattered areas of the country. This was due to the effective interception of the missiles and drones, the UAE ministry added.
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Authorities moved "with full readiness and capabilities to handle the situation in accordance with the approved procedures in such cases". The interior ministry said necessary measures were taken to ensure the safety of residents and secure the affected sites.
UAE condemned the attack, and categorically rejected such acts that "represent a dangerous escalation and a cowardly act that threatens the security and safety of civilians and undermines stability."
The UAE ministry said the country reserves its full right to respond to the escalation and take all necessary measures to protect its territories and people and the residents.
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