The Defense Ministry of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has confirmed that on March 25, 2026, 9 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) sent by Iran were successfully destroyed in the air. The country’s air defense system stopped these threats before they could reach populated areas. According to officials, security forces are on full alert since regional tension increased. It is a matter of relief that no ballistic missile was used during this particular attack.
What are the statistics of attacks and information about losses?
The Defense Ministry has shared complete details of the attacks conducted so far and the success achieved in them. Since the beginning of the conflict, security forces have foiled thousands of air threats. Its complete information can be seen in the table given below:
Threat Type Total Number Ballistic Missiles 357 Cruise Missiles 15 Drones (UAVs) 1,815
Total Threats Intercepted
2,187
So far, 3 military personnel and 6 civilians have lost their lives due to these attacks. The dead civilians include people of Pakistani, Nepali, Bangladeshi and Palestinian origin. Apart from this, about 166 people have been injured who have been treated on time.
What does the government and the security of the common people have to say?
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has said that the safety of the country’s citizens, residents and tourists is his biggest priority. The government has made it clear that there will be no compromise with the sovereignty and security of the country. Meanwhile, neighboring country Saudi Arabia has also informed about shooting down 3 suspicious drones in its eastern region.
Jamal Al Musharrakh, UAE representative in Geneva, has described these attacks as a violation of international law. The Defense Ministry has made it clear that they have modern and strong defense systems to respond to any attack. The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) has instructed people to stay in safe places during times of danger and rely only on official news.