UAE: Air Defense Systems Engage 19 Projectiles Launched From Iran, Saudi Arabia Condemns Attacks on Civilian and Economic Targets

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MIDDLE EAST — On May 4 the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Defense announced that its air defense systems engaged 19 projectiles, including 12 ballistic missiles, 3 cruise missiles and 4 UAVs launched from Iran. As a result, the UAE reported that there were “3 moderate injuries.”

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Since the start of launches toward the United Arab Emirates, the air defenses have engaged a total of 549 ballistic missiles, 29 cruise missiles and 2,260 UAVs.