Zero missile or drone threats over UAE on Thursday

The UAE said its air defence systems have not detected any incoming missiles or drones from Iran over the last 24 hours as the two-week ceasefire takes effect.

Since the start of the Iranian attacks, the UAE has intercepted 573 ballistic missiles, 26 cruise missiles and 2,256 drones.

No deaths or injuries have been reported in the past 24 hours.  

Since February 28, the attacks have resulted in the deaths of two members of the armed forces and a Moroccan contractor working for the military, as well as 10 civilians, and have also wounded 224, with injuries ranging from minor to severe.

The Ministry of Defence reaffirmed it remains fully prepared and ready to deal with any threats and will firmly confront anything that aims to undermine the security of the country, in a manner that ensures the protection of its sovereignty, security and stability, and safeguards its interests and national capabilities.

Ministry of Defence confirms UAE airspace free of any air threats during past hours

The Ministry of Defence announced that on 9th April 2026, UAE air defence systems did not detect any ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, or UAVs launched from Iran.

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— وزارة الدفاع |MOD UAE (@modgovae) April 9, 2026