UAE intercepts 22 missiles and 47 drones on Friday

UAE air defences successfully intercepted 18 ballistic missiles, 4 cruise missiles and 47 drones launched from Iran on Friday, the Ministry of Defence said.

Since the start of Iran's attacks, the UAE has intercepted 475 ballistic missiles, 23 cruise missiles and 2,085 drones.

The attacks resulted in the deaths of two members of the armed forces and a Moroccan contractor working for the military, as well as nine civilians, and have also wounded 203 individuals, with injuries ranging from minor to severe.

The Ministry of Defence reaffirmed it remains fully prepared and ready to deal with any threats and will firmly confront anything that aims to undermine the security of the country, in a manner that ensures the protection of its sovereignty, security and stability and safeguards its interests and national capabilities.

The ministry also urged the public not to approach, handle, or film any debris or objects resulting from these interceptions, and to leave it to the competent authorities.