Since the start of Iranian aggression, UAE air defences have intercepted 268 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1,514 UAVs.
According to the Ministry of Defence, six ballistic missiles, seven cruise missiles and 39 drones were countered on Wednesday, March 11.
The attacks so far have caused six deaths, including Emirati, Pakistani, Nepali and Bangladeshi nationals, and left 131 people with minor to moderate injuries across 27 nationalities.
The Ministry of Defence affirmed it remains fully prepared to respond to any threat and will firmly protect the UAE’s sovereignty, security and national interests.
الدفاعات الجوية الإماراتية تتصدى بنجاح
— وزارة الدفاع |MOD UAE (@modgovae) March 11, 2026
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