UAE air defenses shoot down 6 Iranian missiles, 21 drones
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- 16 March, 2026
- 16:43
Air defense systems of the United Arab Emirates have shot down six Iranian ballistic missiles and 21 drones, UAE Ministry of Defense said on social media, according to Report.
It was noted that since the start of the attacks from Iran, a total of 304 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1,627 drones have been intercepted.
"As a result of the attacks, seven people - two servicemen and five civilians - were killed, and 145 others were injured," the statement said.
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