The top news stories from the Middle East
Provided by AGP
UAE Says Intercepted Two Iranian Drones
(MENAFN) The UAE Ministry of Defense announced Sunday that the country's air defense systems had successfully shot down two drones launched from Iran, with no casualties reported from the latest intercepts.
In an official statement, the ministry revealed the staggering cumulative scale of the Iranian offensive since hostilities began: air defense batteries have now intercepted a total of 551 ballistic missiles, 29 cruise missiles, and 2,265 drones.
The human toll of the ongoing attacks has also mounted significantly. A total of 230 people have sustained injuries since the campaign began, spanning nationals from the UAE, Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia, the Philippines, Pakistan, Iran, India, and Bangladesh.
Fatalities have also been recorded on both military and civilian fronts. Two military personnel have been killed alongside a Moroccan civilian contracted with the armed forces. The civilian death toll stands at 10, with victims identified as nationals from Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Palestine, India, and Egypt.
Despite the sustained barrage, the UAE Ministry of Defense struck a resolute tone, reaffirming that its armed forces remain on full combat readiness to counter any emerging threats and uphold the nation's sovereignty, security, and stability.
Legal Disclaimer:
MENAFN provides the
information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept
any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images,
videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information
contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright
issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.
Legal Disclaimer:
EIN Presswire provides this news content "as is" without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
