The UAE air defences have successfully intercepted 17 ballistic missiles and 35 drones launched from Iran on Wednesday, the Ministry of Defence confirmed.
Since the start of the Iranian attacks, the UAE has intercepted 537 ballistic missiles, 26 cruise missiles and 2,256 drones.
Three people have been injured over the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of injuries to 224.
Since February 28, the attacks have resulted in the deaths of two members of the armed forces and a Moroccan contractor working for the military, as well as 10 civilians.
الدفاعات الجوية الإماراتية تتعامل مع الصواريخ الباليستية والجوالة والمسيرات الإيرانية.
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UAE Air Defences engaged Iranian
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The Ministry of Defence reaffirmed it remains fully prepared and ready to deal with any threats and will firmly confront anything that aims to undermine the security of the country, in a manner that ensures the protection of its sovereignty, security and stability, and safeguards its interests and national capabilities.
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