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UAE Air Defences Intercept 6 Missiles and 125 Iranian Drones on March 5

Defence systems continue to neutralize threats as regional tensions escalate.

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UAE Air Defences Intercept 6 Missiles and 125 Iranian Drones on March 5

The UAE Ministry of Defence announced that the country’s air defence systems successfully intercepted six out of seven ballistic missiles and 125 out of 131 Iranian drones detected today, March 5th. One missile and six drones fell within UAE territory.

Read More: UAE Intercepts 3 Ballistic Missiles and 121 Drones on Mar. 4

Continuous Threat Detection

Since the start of the Iranian aggression, UAE air defences have:

  • Detected 196 ballistic missiles; destroyed 181, 13 fell into the sea, 2 landed in the UAE

  • Detected 1,072 drones; successfully intercepted 1,001, 71 fell within UAE

  • Detected and destroyed 8 cruise missiles

The ministry stressed that all systems remain fully operational and ready to respond to ongoing threats.

Casualties and Injuries

The attacks so far have resulted in three fatalities among Pakistani, Nepali, and Bangladeshi nationals, and 94 minor injuries affecting people of multiple nationalities, including Emirati, Egyptian, Filipino, and others.

UAE’s Commitment to Security

Officials affirmed that the country will decisively confront any threats aimed at its security. The UAE remains committed to protecting its sovereignty, stability, and national interests while maintaining robust defensive capabilities.

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