UAE Airstrikes Result in 3 Deaths

Source: Global Times
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[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.

Classification
Region
West Asia
Analytical Domain
Hybrid
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Casualties & Losses / Military Operations, Weapons & Equipment
SALUTE Report
Size
3 dead, 58 injured
Activity
UAE intercepted missiles and drones; civilian casualties reported
Location
United Arab Emirates
Unit
UAE Armed Forces
Time
February 28 to March 1, 2023
Equipment
ballistic missilescruise missilesdrones
Summary

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.

Key Facts
  • 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