UAE air defenses intercept missiles and drones amid ongoing attacks
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RIYADH, March 6, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — UAE air defense systems detected nine ballistic missiles on Thursday, all of which were intercepted and destroyed, the country’s Ministry of Defence said.
The systems also detected 112 drones, intercepting 109 of them, while three drones fell within the country’s territory.
Since the start of Iranian attacks, a total of 205 ballistic missiles have been detected, of which 190 were destroyed, while 13 fell into the sea and two landed within the country’s territory.
During the same period, authorities detected 1,184 drones launched toward the UAE, with 1,110 intercepted and 74 falling within the country’s territory. Eight cruise missiles were also detected and destroyed.
The attacks resulted in three fatalities of Pakistani, Nepali and Bangladeshi nationalities, while 112 people sustained minor injuries.
Those injured include individuals of Emirati, Egyptian, Ethiopian, Filipino, Pakistani, Iranian, Indian, Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan, Azerbaijani, Yemeni, Ugandan, Eritrean, Lebanese, Afghan, Bahraini, Comorian and Turkish nationalities.
The Ministry of Defence said it remains fully prepared to respond to any threats and to protect the country’s security, sovereignty and stability.
