Day 31 Of War: UAE Engages UAE Engages 11 Missiles, 27 Drones From Iran

RunWithRugs · 2026-04-02T03:59:38+00:00

The UAE's ministry of defense reported on March 30, 2026, that its air defense systems intercepted multiple Iranian missile and drone attacks, resulting in casualties among military personnel and contractors. They assert readiness to confront any threats to national security.

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2026-04-02 03:59:38

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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times)

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The UAE’s ministry of defence announced that the UAE air defence systems on March 30, 2026, engaged 11 ballistic missiles and 27 drones launched from Iran.

Since the start of the brazen Iranian attacks, the UAE Air Defence Forces have intercepted 425 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles, and 1,941 drones.

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The ministry also added that these attacks resulted in the death of 2 members of the armed forces while performing their national duty and the death of a Moroccan national civilian contractor with the armed forces, in addition to 8 fatalities.

The ministry reported that a total of 178 were also injured with injuries ranging from minor to moderate and severe.

The Ministry of Defence affirmed that it is fully prepared to address any threats and will firmly confront any attempts to undermine the nation’s security, safeguarding its sovereignty, stability, and national interests and capabilities.

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