The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Defense reported today the interception of nine ballistic missiles, six cruise missiles, and 148 drones launched from Iran.

Taking these attacks into account, the total number of Iranian strikes on the UAE since Saturday has reached 174 ballistic missiles, 8 cruise missiles, and 689 drones, making it the most heavily targeted Gulf state by Tehran.

The UAE specified that 161 ballistic missiles were intercepted, 13 fell into the sea, 645 drones were destroyed, the remaining 44 fell on UAE territory, and all 8 cruise missiles were neutralized. Three people were killed and 68 injured as a result of the attacks, the ministry stated.

The interceptions achieved a success rate of over 90%, aided by the UAE's own THAAD high-altitude air defense systems as well as US Patriot missiles.