Since the attacks by Iran started on 28 February 2026, the Defense Ministry of UAE is continuously engaged in protecting the people. According to SaudiNews50 and official reports, so far the UAE has destroyed 304 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1627 drones (UAVs) in the air. Talking about the last 24 hours, Air Defense has successfully intercepted 6 ballistic missiles and 21 drones. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and NCEMA are working to safely bring back around 500 UAE Golden Visa holders and residents who were stranded outside due to the disruption in flights.
Latest attack and defense statistics
These attacks have also affected common life. According to the Defense Ministry, so far 6 people have lost their lives in these incidents, which include citizens of UAE, Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh. And 142 people have suffered light to moderate injuries. There is news of debris falling on a building in Dubai’s Marina area, but there is no report of anyone being injured there. You can see the latest figures below:
Ballistic Missile: 304 were stopped
Cruise Missile: 15 were stopped
Drone (UAV): 1627 stopped
Saudi Arabia’s Defense Ministry is also cooperating in this regional defense, which has intercepted 6 missiles and 32 drones during this period.
What are the rules and instructions for common people
The Attorney General of UAE has issued strict instructions that no person should share photos and videos of the attack site or debris on social media. Strict legal action will be taken against those spreading misleading information under the State Security Act. The emergency alert system is fully active in major cities like Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
Migrants and common people have been advised to immediately move to a safe place on hearing loud sounds or explosions. Officials say people should be cautious while going out and rely only on information coming from official channels. To avoid any kind of rumour, it is most important to follow government guidelines.