The United Arab Emirates said on Friday its air defence systems intercepted two ballistic missiles and three drones launched from Iran, according to the country’s defence ministry. The ministry said the latest attacks caused three moderate injuries.
It added that the overall toll since the start of what it described as “the blatant Iranian attacks on the United Arab Emirates” has risen to 230 injuries and 10 civilian deaths involving multiple nationalities.
“Since the beginning of the blatant Iranian attacks on the United Arab Emirates, the air defences have engaged a total of 551 ballistic missiles, 29 cruise missiles, and 2,263 UAVs,” the ministry said.
The ministry also stated that it “remains fully prepared and ready to deal with any threats” and would “firmly confront anything that aims to undermine the security of the country”.