The Ministry of Defense of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has shared an important information regarding the security of the country on Thursday, March 26, 2026. The air defense systems successfully intercepted and destroyed 15 ballistic missiles and 11 drones. After this incident, the Ministry had issued a security alert and advised people to stay in safe places and later also issued an all-clear notification when the situation became normal.
What happened during the attack and immigrants from which countries were harmed?
According to the UAE Defense Ministry, the source of these attacks was Iran. The security forces displayed promptness and eliminated the threats before they could reach the populated areas. However, these attacks and previous incidents have also resulted in some casualties, including civilians and military personnel.
So far, 3 army personnel and 8 civilians have lost their lives in this conflict. The civilians killed include citizens of India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh and Palestine. About 169 people have been injured, who are being treated in hospitals. The injured also include people from many other countries like India, Egypt, Sudan, Philippines and Sri Lanka.
How many missiles and drones have been stopped so far?
The UAE’s defense system is constantly protecting the country’s borders. According to the data, since the beginning of these attacks, security forces have foiled a large number of threats. Its complete information can be seen in the table given below:
Weapon Type Total Intercepted Ballistic Missiles 372 Cruise Missiles 15 Drones (UAVs) 1826
What is the order of the Ministry for the general public and migrants?
The Government and the Defense Ministry have assured all citizens and expatriates that the Army is fully prepared to maintain the security and stability of the country. It is important for Indians or other foreign nationals living in UAE to rely only on news coming from official government channels. The ministry has clarified that the security agencies are capable of preventing any threat and are committed to protecting national assets.