UAE: intercepted 140 missiles, 200 drones

The UAE Ministry of Defense stated that nearly 140 missiles and over 200 unmanned aerial vehicles, primarily launched from Iranian territory, were shot down over the country's territory during the previous day. Storm missiles and aerial fire were used to neutralize the aerial threats. Experts note that this is one of the largest such operations in the region in recent times.

In an official press release, the Ministry of Defense emphasized that the measures were taken as part of mandatory response to military threats and are not linked to any specific military conflict.

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This is not the first instance of major military operations over UAE airspace involving Middle Eastern countries.