NewsFeedThe UAE’s Ministry of Defence released video it says shows Iranian drones being intercepted and destroyed. Officials say 117 drones and over 16 missiles were detected in the latest Attacks, with most shot down.Published On 9 Mar 2026
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MON · 2026-03-09 · 08:10 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0309-22794
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UAE releases video of Iranian drone interception
On March 9, 2026, the United Arab Emirates' Ministry of Defence released a video depicting the interception and destruction of Iranian drones. According to UAE officials, the country detected 117 drones and over 16 missiles during recent attacks.
Al JazeeraFiled 2026-03-09 · 08:10 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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On March 9, 2026, the United Arab Emirates' Ministry of Defence released a video depicting the interception and destruction of Iranian drones. According to UAE officials, the country detected 117 drones and over 16 missiles during recent attacks. The Ministry of Defence stated that the majority of these drones and missiles were successfully shot down. The video release serves as visual confirmation of the UAE's defense capabilities in response to these aerial threats. The specific reasons behind the drone and missile attacks were not disclosed in the report.
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UAE’s Ministry of Defence released video it says shows Iranian drones being intercepted and destroyed.
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Officials say 117 drones and over 16 missiles were detected in the latest attacks.
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