UAE air defences intercept 2 Iran-launched drones; 551 missiles engaged since attacks began
Synopsis
unacceptable act of aggression
UAE's Ministry of Defence announced on Sunday, 10 May that its air defence systems intercepted two unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) launched from Iran, with the latest interceptions resulting in no fatalities or injuries. The disclosure comes as the cumulative toll of Iranian strikes on the UAE continues to mount.
Scale of the Ongoing Attacks
According to a statement released by the UAE Ministry of Defence on social media platform X, since the onset of Iranian attacks, UAE air defences have engaged a total of 551 ballistic missiles, 29 cruise missiles, and 2,265 UAVs. The figures underscore the sustained and escalating nature of the aerial campaign against the Gulf nation.
Casualties and Nationalities Affected
The Ministry confirmed that the total number of UAE military martyrs has reached two, alongside the death of a Moroccan civilian contracted with the Armed Forces. Civilian fatalities have reached 10, comprising individuals of Pakistani, Nepalese, Bangladeshi, Palestinian, Indian, and Egyptian nationalities.
The total number of injured since the start of Iranian attacks stands at 230, spanning a wide range of nationalities including Emirati, Egyptian, Sudanese, Ethiopian, Filipino, Pakistani, Iranian, Indian, Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan, Azerbaijani, Yemeni, Ugandan, Eritrean, Lebanese, Afghan, Bahraini, Comorian, Turkish, Iraqi, Nepalese, Nigerian, Omani, Jordanian, Palestinian, Ghanaian, Indonesian, Swedish, Tunisian, Moroccan, and Russian.
Friday's Incident and Indian Nationals Injured
On Friday, UAE air defence systems engaged two ballistic missiles and three UAVs launched from Iran, resulting in three moderate injuries. Separately, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that three Indian nationals were among those injured in Iran's attacks on civilian sites and facilities — a development that has drawn attention in New Delhi given the large Indian expatriate community in the UAE.
UAE's Diplomatic and Military Response
The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned what it described as the
Point of View
National security, territorial integrity, and the safety of its citizens, residents, and visitors, in accordance with international law.
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11 May 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
The UAE holds Iran fully responsible for these unprovoked attacks and their repercussions
the statement added. The Ministry of Defence also reaffirmed its readiness to deal with any threats and firmly confront anything that aims to undermine the country's security, sovereignty, and stability. What Comes Next The UAE has called for an immediate halt to the attacks and full compliance with a cessation of all hostilities. With the injury toll now at 230 across more than 30 nationalities and civilian deaths at 10 , international pressure on Iran to stand down is expected to intensify. The situation remains fluid, and further interceptions cannot be ruled out.
