The UAE Ministry of Defence has confirmed that air defence systems are actively intercepting missile and drone threats originating from Iran, in an official statement posted to its Instagram account early on Thursday.
The ministry said the sounds heard across various parts of the country are the result of air defence systems engaging ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and unmanned aerial vehicles. “UAE Air Defences are currently engaging with missile and UAV threats coming from Iran,” the ministry said in the post, published at 6:40.
Residents across the country are being urged to remain calm and follow safety and security instructions issued by relevant authorities.
The ministry issued a specific warning about debris: do not approach, touch, or photograph any fragments that have fallen as a result of successful interceptions. Residents should leave any such material for authorities to handle and report it immediately by calling 999.
