UAE Intercepts 9 Ballistic Missiles, 1 Cruise Missile and 50 UAVs in Latest Wave

ABU DHABI, Apr 5: The UAE Ministry of Defence said its air defence systems successfully intercepted 9 ballistic missiles, 1 cruise missile, and 50 UAVs launched from Iran on April 5, 2026.

In a statement, the ministry said that since the beginning of what it described as ongoing Iranian attacks, UAE air defences have now engaged a total of 507 ballistic missiles, 24 cruise missiles, and 2,191 UAVs.

Authorities said no fatalities or injuries were reported in the latest wave of interceptions. However, since the start of the escalation, the total death toll stands at 10 civilians and 2 martyrs, with 217 injuries reported across multiple nationalities, including Emirati, Egyptian, Sudanese, Ethiopian, Filipino, Pakistani, Iranian, Indian, Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan, Azerbaijani, Yemeni, Ugandan, Eritrean, Lebanese, Afghan, Bahraini, Comorian, Turkish, Iraqi, Nepalese, Nigerian, Omani, Jordanian, Palestinian, Ghanaian, Indonesian, Swedish, Tunisian, Moroccan, and Russian.

The ministry reaffirmed that the armed forces remain fully prepared to confront any threats, stressing that they will continue to protect the country’s sovereignty, security, and stability.