UAE air defences intercept 165 missiles, 541 drones

The Ministry stated that, on the morning of the second day of the attack, UAE air defence systems destroyed 20 ballistic missiles, while eight missiles fell into the sea. They also intercepted and destroyed two cruise missiles and 311 drones. However, 21 drones struck civilian targets. The Ministry affirmed the UAE Air Force and Air Defence's capability to address various threats.

Since the Iranian attack began on 28 February 2026, 165 ballistic missiles launched towards the UAE have been detected. Of these, 152 were destroyed, while 13 fell into the sea. Two cruise missiles were detected and destroyed.

A total of 541 drones were detected, with 506 intercepted and destroyed, while 35 fell within the country, causing material damage. The incidents resulted in three fatalities of Pakistani, Nepali, and Bangladeshi nationality, and 58 minor injuries across multiple nationalities.

The Ministry indicated that debris from intercepted missiles and drones caused minor to moderate damage to civilian property. It reaffirmed full readiness to address any threats and stressed that the safety of citizens, residents, and visitors remains a top priority.