03/03/2026
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03/03/2026
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DUBAI, Mar 3: UAE air defenses have successfully countered a major Iranian missile and drone assault. Official figures detail the scale of threats intercepted during the ongoing regional conflict.
Key Interceptions
The UAE Ministry of Defence reports intercepting 161 of 174 detected ballistic missiles (with 13 impacting the sea), 8 cruise missiles, and 645 of 689 UAVs (44 falling in state territory)
These figures come from an official infographic dated March 2, confirming the air force's high readiness against attacks launched amid Middle East hostilities.
Impact and Response
Limited collateral damage occurred, though exact casualties are not specified in the graphic. The Ministry emphasized full alert status to protect citizens and sovereignty.
Sounds heard nationwide resulted from interception operations by air defense systems and fighter jets.