UAE intercepts 10 ballistic missiles, 26 drones

ABU DHABI, March 12 (Xinhua) -- The United Arab Emirates (UAE) intercepted 10 ballistic missiles and 26 drones launched from Iran on Thursday, the Defense Ministry said.

The ministry said the move was part of the ongoing defensive operations in response to what it described as Iranian attacks targeting the country.

Since the start of the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, UAE air defenses have intercepted 278 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1,540 drones, according to official figures.

The attacks have resulted in six deaths involving Emirati, Pakistani, Nepalese and Bangladeshi nationals, and 131 minor to moderate injuries among people of multiple nationalities, the ministry said. Enditem