The United Arab Emirates (UAE) intercepted 16 ballistic missiles and 113 Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) on Sunday (8 March). The air defense system detected a total of 17 ballistic missiles and destroyed 16 of them while one fell into the sea. Apart from this, 113 UAVs were also intercepted.
A 40-second black and white video released by the UAE Defense Ministry shows air defense systems intercepting and destroying an Iranian UAV. Since the beginning of Iran’s attacks, 238 ballistic missiles have been detected and destroyed, 221 while 15 fell in the sea and 2 fell within the country. A total of 1,422 Iranian drones (UAVs) have been detected, of which 1,342 were intercepted while 80 fell within the country’s territory.
Pictures showing the interception and destruction of air defenses by Emirati aircraft attempting to target the Iranian aircraft.
There is no peace in the country under his leadership… and the Emirati armed forces are ready to face any threat.
Footage showing the UAE’s air defenses intercepting and destroying Iranian UAVs that attempted to… pic.twitter.com/vvHmZkcBri
— Ministry of Defense |MOD UAE (@modgovae) March 8, 2026
How many people died, how many injured
The Defense Ministry said that 8 cruise missiles were also detected and destroyed. Four Pakistani, Nepali and Bangladeshi citizens were killed in these attacks. A total of 112 people were slightly injured. The injured include citizens of UAE, Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia, Philippines, Pakistan, Iran, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Azerbaijan, Yemen, Uganda, Eritrea, Lebanon, Afghanistan, Bahrain, Comoros and Turkey.
What UAE officials said
Meanwhile, UAE authorities have issued a warning that strict action will be taken against those recording video of incident sites, restricted areas or airport interiors without permission. To ensure their safety and avoid legal action, the Embassy has advised all Indian citizens to strictly follow the guidelines.
The Embassy has advised Indian citizens to strictly avoid sharing or publishing photographs of incident sites, including photographs of shrapnel damage, through digital/social media platforms. The embassy said, “If shrapnel falls around you or you see any suspicious object, immediately inform the concerned authorities so that they can handle the situation immediately.
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