UAE Reports At Least 7 Deaths Since February 28 Due to Iranian Missile and Drone Attacks

Kathmandu. The UAE Ministry of Defense stated on Monday that at least 7 people have died in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) since February 28 due to missile and drone attacks launched from Iran.

Among those killed were 2 soldiers and 5 civilians, while 145 people from various countries were injured. According to the ministry, during that period, UAE security forces intercepted and destroyed 304 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles, and 1,627 drones launched from Iran.

In the attack that occurred on Monday, 6 ballistic missiles and 21 drones were used, which reportedly caused damage in the areas of Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Fujairah, and Umm Al Quwain. A Palestinian citizen died when a civilian vehicle was destroyed by a missile in the Al Bahyah area of Abu Dhabi.

A drone attack near Dubai International Airport caused a fire in a fuel tank, temporarily halting flight services. A fire also broke out in the Fujairah oil industry area, but there were no casualties there. The UAE Ministry of Defense stated that high alert is being maintained in view of potential further attacks.