Today, the UAE’s air defence systems engaged 13 ballistic missiles and 27 unmanned aerial vehicles launched by Iran. Since the start of the blatant Iranian assault, UAE air defences have engaged 327 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles, and 1,699 unmanned aerial vehicles.
These attacks killed two members of the armed services while fulfilling their national duty, as well as six Pakistani, Nepali, Bangladeshi, and Palestinian nationals.A total of 158 persons were hurt, ranging from minor to moderate to serious.
The injured were from the UAE, Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia, the Philippines, Pakistan, Iran, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Azerbaijan, Yemen, Uganda, Eritrea, Lebanon, Afghanistan, Bahrain, Comoros, Turkey, Iraq, Nepal, Nigeria, Oman, Jordan, Palestine, Ghana, Indonesia, Sweden, and Tunisia.
In order to protect its sovereignty, security, and stability as well as to protect its national interests and capabilities, the Ministry of Defence affirmed that it is still fully prepared and ready to deal with any threats. It will firmly oppose any attempts to undermine State security.
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Dubai, Abu Dhabi UAE News : Iran increased its attacks on the United Arab Emirates after Israeli strikes killed two of its senior officials, security chief Ali Larijani and Basij force leader Gholamreza Soleimani. According to Saudi Arabia’s Defence Ministry, it intercepted a ballistic missile aimed toward Al-Kharj Governorate, with debris falling near Prince Sultan Air Base, which houses US troops. The Ministry also stated that 13 drones were intercepted and destroyed in the eastern province in recent hours.
According to Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, an Iranian rocket struck close to Al Minhad Air Base in the United Arab Emirates, however all Australian defence troops stationed there were unharmed. The foreign ministers of numerous Arab and Islamic nations will hold a consultative meeting in Riyadh on Wednesday night, according to Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Ministry. Coordination and consultations on strategies to promote security and stability in the area will be the main topics of discussion.
An oil tank farm in the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone, a vital center on the east coast of the United Arab Emirates, caught fire after a drone attack early on Tuesday. The facility sustained damage, but no injuries were reported, according to UAE authorities. The attack on Fujairah is especially important because the port is a vital route around the Strait of Hormuz. It is believed that targeting this facility is an attempt to block the UAE’s main alternate export route.
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