The air defense systems of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) intercepted and destroyed two ballistic missiles launched by the ruling Ansar Allah (Houthi) movement in the north of Yemen, the state agency of the country reported, citing the Ministry of Defense, RIA Novosti reports.

No one was hurt in the attack. The parts of rockets fell in certain areas of the emirate of Abu Dhabi. The Ministry of Defense of the UAE expressed its readiness to counter any threats and take all necessary measures to protect the state from all attacks.

Early last week, several drones simultaneously hit targets in the UAE capital Abu Dhabi, including a new airport construction site and fuel tanks near National Oil Company warehouses, killing three people and injuring six. The Houthis claimed responsibility - they called the raid a response to the participation of the Emirates in the war against them in Yemen.