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UAE air defences confront 15 missiles, 4 drones on Monday

Monday, 4 May 2026 23:16

By ARN News Staff

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The UAE's air defence systems engaged 12 ballistic missiles, three cruise missiles and four unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) on Monday, May 4.

The Ministry of Defence says these renewed strikes resulted in three moderate injuries.

Since the start of the Iranian attacks, a total of 549 ballistic missiles, 29 cruise missiles and 2,260 UAVs have been detected.

Officials say 227 people have been injured overall, involving multiple nationalities.

They have also confirmed three martyrs, including a Moroccan national contracted with the armed forces, while the number of civilian fatalities stands at 10 (Pakistani, Nepali, Bangladeshi, Palestinian, Indian and Egyptian nationals).

The Ministry of Defence says it remains fully prepared to respond to any threats, stressing its commitment to protecting the country’s sovereignty, security and stability.

 

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