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UAE intercepts 10 ballistic missiles and 26 drones launched by Iran today — 278 missiles, 1,540 drones total since war began
·United Arab Emirates
The UAE defense ministry announced it intercepted 10 ballistic missiles and 26 drones launched by Iran on Thursday. Since the war began on February 28, UAE air defenses have intercepted a total of 278 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles, and 1,540 drones. Six people have been killed since the war began, all foreigners.
The United Arab Emirates defense ministry announced on Thursday March 12 that its air defenses intercepted 10 ballistic missiles and 26 drones launched by Iran during the day. The ministry provided cumulative war figures: since hostilities began on February 28, UAE air defenses have intercepted 278 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles, and 1,540 drones — a total of 1,833 projectiles in 13 days. Six people have been killed since the war began, all of them foreigners. The scale of Iranian fire directed at the UAE illustrates the Gulf-wide nature of the campaign, with Iran targeting all states hosting US military assets or supporting the coalition.
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UAE defense ministry: Intercepted 10 missiles and 26 drones from Iran today. War total: 278 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles, 1,540 drones intercepted. 6 killed (all foreigners).
Iran has fired 278 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles, and 1,540+ drones at UAE since Feb 28. Gulf infrastructure campaign ongoing per Supreme Leader directive.