BAE air defense systems neutralized 15 ballistic missiles and 119 unmanned aerial vehicles.

ABU DHABI, March 7, 2026 (WAM) -- The UAE air defense systems detected 16 ballistic missiles on Saturday, March 7, 2026. Of these missiles, 15 were intercepted and destroyed, while one ballistic missile fell into the sea. The air defense systems also detected 121 unmanned aerial vehicles, of which 119 were intercepted, and two landed on UAE territory. Since the onset of the clearly visible Iranian attacks, a total of 221 ballistic missiles have been detected, of which 205 were destroyed, 14 fell into the sea, and two missiles landed on UAE territory. Additionally, a total of 1,305 Iranian unmanned aerial vehicles were detected, of which 1,229 were intercepted, while 76 fell on UAE territory. Eight cruise missiles were also detected and destroyed. As a result of these attacks, three individuals from Pakistan, Nepal, and Bangladesh lost their lives, while 112 others, including Emirati, Egyptian, Ethiopian, Filipino, Pakistani, Iranian, Indian, Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan, Azerbaijani, Yemeni, Ugandan, Eritrean, Lebanese, Afghan, Bahraini, Comorian, and Turkish nationals, sustained minor injuries. The Ministry of Defense emphasized its full preparedness and readiness to address any threats, stating its determination to counter any attempts to undermine the state's security, and to protect its sovereignty, security, and stability, as well as to defend its interests and national capabilities.