UAE Intercepts 16 Missiles & 113 Drones on March 8th
16 of the missiles were destroyed, with one falling into the sea, while 113 drones were intercepted and four landed within UAE territory.
On March 8th, 2026, the United Arab Emirates’ air defence systems detected 17 ballistic missiles and 117 drones targeting the country, part of rising regional hostilities.
Authorities said 16 of the missiles were destroyed, with one falling into the sea, while 113 drones were intercepted and four landed within UAE territory.
The heightened alert follows a fatal incident in Dubai’s Al Barsha area yesterday, where debris from an aerial interception struck a vehicle, killing a Pakistani driver.
Officials urged the public to rely only on verified sources for information and avoid sharing unconfirmed reports, stressing that air defence measures remain in place to protect civilians.
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