Overview
- UAE Defence Ministry said air defences on Monday intercepted seven ballistic missiles and 16 drones launched from Iran, with alerts sent to residents in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
- Abu Dhabi Media Office reported a minor injury to an Indian national after debris from an intercepted missile fell in the Al Shawamekh area, and emergency teams responded.
- Authorities confirmed that on Sunday air defences engaged four ballistic missiles and 25 UAVs in a separate wave of attacks.
- Flight operations at Dubai and Abu Dhabi saw suspensions, diversions and delays, and Emirates and Etihad are operating reduced schedules with free rebooking or refunds for tickets booked between February 28 and April 15.
- Cumulative tallies since February 28 now stand at 352 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1,789 drones engaged, with officials stressing readiness and Sheikh Abdullah declaring, “We will never be blackmailed by terrorists.”