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UAE Says It Intercepted 4 Ballistic Missiles and 6 Drones Launched From Iran

Officials also cite six fatalities with 142 injuries since the late‑February start of the wider conflict.

Overview

  • The Ministry of Defence said air defences shot down four ballistic missiles and six drones on Sunday, with launches traced to Iran.
  • Since the escalation began on February 28, the UAE reports intercepting 298 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1,606 drones.
  • Authorities report six people killed and 142 wounded, with victims including Emirati, Pakistani, Nepali and Bangladeshi nationals.
  • Loud blasts heard in Dubai were from intercepts, while a drone-triggered fire at Abu Dhabi’s Ruwais complex caused damage but no injuries.
  • A separate blaze in Fujairah’s oil zone followed an interception, leaving a Jordanian national with minor injuries, as the attacks are framed within the broader USIsraelIran confrontation.