The UAE air defence systems has countered 9 ballistic missiles and 33 drones on Saturday, according to figures released by the Ministry of Defence.
Since the start of Iran's attacks, UAE air defences have dealt with 294 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles, and 1,600 drones.
These attacks have resulted in six deaths, involving nationals of the UAE, Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh, according to the ministry.
A further 144 people were injured, with those affected including nationals from the UAE, Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia, Philippines, Pakistan, Iran, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Azerbaijan, Yemen, Uganda, Eritrea, Lebanon, Afghanistan, Bahrain, Comoros, Turkey, Iraq, Nepal, Nigeria, Oman, Jordan, Palestine, Ghana, Indonesia and Sweden.
The Ministry of Defence said the armed forces remain on high alert and are prepared to respond to any threats targeting the country’s security and stability.
UAE air defences engage 9 ballistic missiles, 33 UAVs.
— وزارة الدفاع |MOD UAE (@modgovae) March 14, 2026
The UAE air defence systems on 14th March engaged 9 ballistic missiles and 33 UAVs launched from Iran.
Since the onsets of the blatant Iranian aggression, UAE air defences have engaged 294 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise… pic.twitter.com/22bLu5vdHH

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