The United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced that its defense forces intercepted 15 ballistic missiles and 11 drones on Thursday. According to a statement from the UAE Ministry of Defense shared on social media platform X, the country’s air defense systems have been countering ballistic and cruise missiles as well as drones launched by Iran.

The ministry further stated that since the start of the Iranian attacks, a total of 372 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles, and 1,826 drones have been destroyed. The latest assault resulted in the deaths of two UAE armed forces members and one Moroccan national working under contract with the military. Additionally, eight foreign nationals from Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Palestine, and India were reported killed.

The report highlights the continuing escalation of hostilities involving Iran and the UAE, with regional tensions remaining high as both sides sustain military engagements.