Country's defence forces intercept more missiles

ABU DHABI UAE intercepts 8 ballistic missiles and 26 drones; US vows most intense day yet of strikes as Iran aims to fight on; Trump gives contradictory signals on end to war.

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The UAE air defences on Tuesday detected nine ballistic missiles, of which eight were destroyed, while one missile fell into the sea.

A total of 35 UAVs (drones) were also detected, with 26 intercepted, while nine fell within the country's territory.

Since the onset of the blatant Iranian attacks, 262 ballistic missiles have been detected. Of these, 241 were destroyed, 19 fell into the sea, and two struck within the State territory.

A total of 1,475 Iranian UAVs have also been detected, of which 1,385 were intercepted, while 90 fell within the country's territory. Eight cruise missiles were also detected and destroyed.

These attacks resulted in six deaths among Emirati, Pakistani, Nepalese and Bangladeshi nationals, and 122 people sustained moderate to minor injuries.

The Ministry of Defence held a military funeral at Zayed Military Hospital in Abu Dhabi for Armed Forces members Captain Pilot Saeed Rashid Hamad Al Balushi and First Lieutenant Ali Saleh Ismail Al Tunaiji.

The two officers martyred following the helicopter crash caused by a technical malfunction while performing their national duty in the country.