DUBAI, May 4 (Xinhua) -- The United Arab Emirates (UAE) said on Monday that its air defence systems intercepted 12 ballistic missiles, three cruise missiles and four drones launched from Iran, which it said resulted in three moderate injuries.
The UAE Ministry of Defence said in a statement that the total number of projectiles intercepted since the beginning of Iranian attacks on the UAE has reached 549 ballistic missiles, 29 cruise missiles and 2,260 drones.
The total number of casualties from these attacks reached 227 injuries of multiple nationalities, while the death toll stands at 13, it said.
The ministry said it is maintaining the highest levels of readiness and preparedness to respond to any threats.
The development comes amid what the UAE described as renewed "Iranian aggression using missiles and drones" against the country.
Iran's state-run IRIB news agency reported Monday, citing a senior military source, that Iran has no plans to target the UAE. Enditem
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