Abu Dhabi, March 26 (QNA) - The UAE Defense Ministry announced that air defenses on Thursday intercepted 15 ballistic missiles and 11 UAVs launched from Iran.

Since the start of the Iranian attacks, UAE air defenses have intercepted 372 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1,826 UAVs, the ministry added.

The UAE Defense Ministry stated that the attacks resulted in the martyrdom of two members of the armed forces while performing their national duty, in addition to the martyrdom of a Moroccan civilian contracted by the Armed Forces, as well as eight fatalities of deferent nationalities. A total of 169 people were also injured, with injuries ranging from minor to moderate and severe.

The UAE Defense Ministry affirmed that it remains fully prepared and ready to deal with any threats and will firmly confront anything that aims to undermine the security of the country, in a manner that ensures the protection of its sovereignty, security and stability and safeguards its interests and national capabilities. (QNA)