UAE intercepts 9 Iranian ballistic missiles, 6 cruise missiles, ministry says

The United Arab Emirates said its air defenses intercepted nine Iranian ballistic missiles, six cruise missiles and 148 drones on Monday.

“Since the beginning of the Iranian attack, 174 ballistic missiles launched toward the country have been detected, of which 161 were destroyed while 13 fell into the sea,” the UAE Ministry of Defence said in a statement.

“A total of 689 Iranian drones were also detected, with 645 intercepted and 44 landing within the country’s territory,” it added. “Additionally, 8 cruise missiles were detected and destroyed, causing some collateral damage.”

The ministry said the incidents resulted in three fatalities and 68 minor injuries.