The Emirates claim to have intercepted 15 ballistic missiles and 119 drones on Saturday.
UAE Intercepts 15 Ballistic Missiles and 119 Drones Amid Ongoing Middle East Conflict
On Saturday, the United Arab Emirates successfully intercepted 15 ballistic missiles and 119 drones, as reported by local authorities, marking the second week of escalating conflict in the Middle East.
According to a statement from the Emirati Ministry of Defense shared on X (formerly Twitter), “The Emirates’ air defense systems detected 16 ballistic missiles today, of which 15 were intercepted and destroyed, while one missile fell into the sea.”
The statement further noted that “the air defense systems also detected 121 drones, with 119 being intercepted. Two drones, however, landed on Emirati territory.”
These developments underline the growing tensions in the region and the UAE’s proactive defense measures in response to the ongoing hostilities.
