Middle East Conflict Has Resulted in 6 Deaths and 142 Injuries in the UAE
Xinhua News Agency, Abu Dhabi, March 15 (Reporter Wen Xinnian, Xia Xiao) - The UAE Ministry of Defense stated on the 15th that the recent escalation of tensions in the Middle East has resulted in the deaths of six people, including citizens from the UAE, Pakistan, Nepal, and Bangladesh, and 142 others have been injured.
The Ministry of Defense reported that since the outbreak of the conflict between the U.S., Israel, and Iran, the UAE's air defense system has intercepted 298 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles, and 1,606 drones launched from Iran. On the 15th alone, the air defense system intercepted 4 ballistic missiles and 6 drones.
The Dubai Media Office stated earlier that a loud noise was heard in the coastal area near Jebel Ali Port and the Internet City area, which was caused by the successful interception of incoming targets by the air defense system.
The Abu Dhabi Media Office reported on the 15th that Abu Dhabi rescue personnel have extinguished a fire caused by a drone attack, and there were no casualties in the incident.
On March 15, 2023, the UAE reported 6 deaths and 142 injuries due to escalating tensions in the Middle East. The UAE Armed Forces intercepted 298 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles, and 1606 drones since the onset of the conflict. On the same day, they successfully intercepted 4 ballistic missiles and 6 drones, preventing further damage.
- 6 people killed, 142 injured in the UAE due to Middle East tensions.
- UAE air defense intercepted 298 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles, and 1606 drones since the conflict began.
- On March 15, 4 ballistic missiles and 6 drones were intercepted.
- A fire caused by a drone attack was extinguished without casualties.