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The UAE Ministry of Defense issued a statement regarding new attacks targeting the country’s airspace and the operational success of its defense systems.

Regarding the developments on March 25, 2026, it was stated: "UAE air defense neutralized nine unmanned aerial vehicles coming from Iran."

The Ministry reported that since the beginning of the attacks, defense systems have countered 357 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles, and 1,815 UAVs.

Providing detailed information on the human toll of the attacks, the Ministry stated:

"As a result of these attacks, 3 members of the armed forces were martyred while performing their national duties, and 6 civilians lost their lives. A total of 166 people, including citizens of various countries such as Turkey, Egypt, Pakistan, and Sweden, were injured to varying degrees."

The statement emphasized the country’s determination to protect its sovereignty and security, noting that "the Ministry of Defense is fully prepared and willing to confront any threat and firmly counter anything aimed at undermining the state’s security."