UAE intercepts 16 ballistic missiles in fresh attack from Iran

On March 8, UAE air defence systems detected the launch of 17 ballistic missiles and 117 drones from Iranian territory, the Emirates' Ministry of Defence reported on X.

According to the statement, 16 of the missiles were intercepted, with one falling into the sea. Of the drones, 113 were intercepted while four landed on UAE territory.

Since the start of the escalation, the UAE says Iran has launched a total of 238 ballistic missiles and over 1,400 drones toward the country.