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UAE intercepts multiple ballistic missiles and drones from Iran, reports Ministry of Defense

17/03/2026 | 22:29:05

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Abu Dhabi, March 17 (Petra) - The UAE Ministry of Defense announced that its air defenses intercepted six ballistic missiles and 21 drones launched from Iran.

The Emirates News Agency reported early Tuesday that since the start of the Iranian attacks, air defenses have intercepted a total of 304 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles, and 1,627 drones.

The assaults have resulted in the deaths of two armed forces personnel on duty, five civilians of Pakistani, Nepali, Bangladeshi, and Palestinian nationalities, and 145 injuries ranging from minor to severe among various nationalities.

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