[Global Times - Global Network Report by reporter Zhang Zhiwen] The UAE Ministry of Defense's social media account stated on March 1 that since the attack on February 28, three individuals have died in the UAE, namely citizens of Pakistan, Nepal, and Bangladesh. Additionally, 58 citizens from the UAE, Egypt, Ethiopia, the Philippines, Pakistan, Iran, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Azerbaijan, Yemen, Uganda, Eritrea, Lebanon, and Afghanistan have sustained minor injuries.
The UAE Ministry of Defense reported that since the 28th, a total of 165 ballistic missiles have been detected as incoming, of which 152 were destroyed and 13 fell into the sea; 2 cruise missiles were detected and destroyed; and 541 drones were detected, of which 506 were intercepted and destroyed, while 35 fell within the territory, causing casualties and property damage. Among them, on the morning of March 1, 21 drones struck civilian targets.
The UAE stated that due to the interception of ballistic missiles and drones by the air defense system, falling debris caused some civilian properties to suffer minor to moderate material damage.
The UAE reported three fatalities and 58 injuries due to missile and drone attacks from February 28 to March 1, 2023. The UAE Armed Forces intercepted 165 ballistic missiles and 541 drones, with 21 drones striking civilian targets. The casualties included citizens from Pakistan, Nepal, and Bangladesh, while the defense systems mitigated further damage.
- 3 individuals killed, including citizens from Pakistan, Nepal, and Bangladesh
- 58 individuals injured from various countries
- 165 ballistic missiles detected, with 152 intercepted
- 21 drones hit civilian targets on March 1
- UAE defense systems successfully intercepted multiple threats