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UAE intercepts 341 ballistic missiles since Iranian attacks began
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- 21 March, 2026
- 17:05
The UAE Ministry of Defence stated that since the escalation in the Middle East began, the country's air defence systems have intercepted a total of 341 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles, and 1,748 drones launched from Iran, Report informs.
The ministry shared this information on its official account on X.
On March 21 alone, the Emirati air defence forces intercepted three ballistic missiles and eight drones launched from Iran.
The ministry noted that two servicemen were killed while performing their duties as a result of the attacks. It added that six civilians - citizens of Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Palestine - were also killed, while 160 people sustained injuries of varying severity.
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