UAE says it engaged six drones in past 48 hours

The United Arab Emirates said on Monday its air defenses intercepted and neutralized six hostile drones over the past 48 hours, accusing them of attempting to target civilian and vital areas across the country.

The Emirati Defense Ministry said the interceptions caused no casualties and had no impact on the safety of vital facilities.

The UAE said it reserved the full right to take all necessary measures to protect its sovereignty and national security under international law, stressing that its armed forces were fully prepared to confront any threat to the country’s security and national assets.