The Air Defense Unit of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has successfully foiled another major attack by Iran. On April 4, 2026, 23 ballistic missiles and 56 drones (UAVs) were launched by Iran, which were destroyed in the air by the army. In this incident, the sad news of the loss of lives of army personnel on duty as well as many migrant citizens has come to light. This is big security related news for Indians and other expatriates living in Gulf countries.
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How much loss of life and property occurred in this attack?
According to official information, two army soldiers have been martyred in this attack while performing their duty. Apart from these, a citizen of Moroccan origin who was working with the army has also died. A total of 10 other citizens from India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Palestine and Egypt also lost their lives in this attack. A total of 217 people have been injured who have suffered varying degrees of injuries. The injured include citizens of countries like India, Pakistan, Philippines, Egypt and Sudan who are undergoing treatment in the hospital.
Statistics of actions and attacks taken so far
UAE’s air defense system has shown full alertness since the beginning of the attacks and has stopped thousands of missiles before they could reach populated areas. The army is taking every possible step for the safety of migrants. The details of total military action so far are given below:
Types of missiles and drones Total number of attacks prevented Ballistic missiles 498 Drones (UAVs) 2,141 Cruise missiles 23 Total persons injured 217
The casualties mainly include people who were working with various companies and the army. The UAE government has said that its security system is fully prepared to deal with any threat and the safety of citizens is its first priority.
