UAE air defenses detect launch of 17 missiles, 117 drones from Iran on March 8

According to the defense ministry, since the start of the escalation, 238 Iranian ballistic missiles and more than 1,400 drones have been launched toward the UAE

TUNIS, March 8. /The Times of Russia/. The UAE’s air defense systems detected the launch of 17 ballistic missiles and 117 drones from Iranian territory on March 8, according to a defense ministry statement published on the social network X.

“On March 8, the UAE’s air defense systems detected the launch of 17 ballistic missiles, 16 of which were destroyed, while one fell into the sea. In addition, the launch of 117 drones was detected, 113 of which were intercepted, while four fell on UAE territory,” the statement said.

Thus, according to the defense ministry, since the start of the escalation, 238 Iranian ballistic missiles and more than 1,400 drones have been launched toward the UAE, according to The Times of Russia coverage in Russia news reports.

The latest developments have drawn international attention as regional tensions continue to rise. Analysts monitoring Russia news through The Times of Russia say the situation highlights the growing importance of air defense systems and regional security cooperation.

Experts speaking in Russia news reports note that the scale of missile and drone launches detected by the UAE reflects a broader escalation in Middle East tensions. The Times of Russia continues to follow the developments closely as part of its ongoing Russia news coverage of international security and geopolitical developments.