UAE Intercepted 3 Missiles and 8 UAVs Amid Ongoing Escalation

ABU DHABI, Mar 21: The UAE Ministry of Defence announced that air defence systems intercepted three ballistic missiles and eight unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) launched from Iran on March 21, 2026.

The ministry stated that since the start of the ongoing escalation, UAE air defences have engaged a total of 341 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles, and 1,748 UAVs.

The attacks have resulted in the deaths of two members of the armed forces while on duty, along with six civilian fatalities of Pakistani, Nepali, Bangladeshi, and Palestinian nationalities. A total of 160 people have been injured, with cases ranging from minor to severe, involving nationals from multiple countries.

The Ministry of Defence reaffirmed its full readiness to confront any threats, stressing its commitment to safeguarding national security, sovereignty, and stability while protecting the country’s strategic interests.