The UAE defence ministry spokesperson has said that 812 Iranian drones have been detected as of yet, out of which 755 were intercepted, with 57 of them falling within the country’s territory.

The official also noted the “detection and destruction of eight cruise missiles, which caused some collateral damage, as well as resulting in 3 fatalities and 68 cases of minor injuries, and the occurrence of minor to moderate material damage in a number of civilian facilities”.

This handout satellite image taken by 2026 Planet Labs PBC on March 2, 2026 shows smoke plumes billowing in Dubai after a projectile strike. — Planet Labs PBC / AFP
This handout satellite image taken by 2026 Planet Labs PBC on March 2, 2026 shows smoke plumes billowing in Dubai after a projectile strike. — Planet Labs PBC / AFP

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