The Ministry of Defense confirms that UAE airspace has not been exposed to any aerial threats in the past few hours. The Ministry of Defense announced that on April 9, 2026, the UAE's air defense systems did not detect any ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, or drones launched from Iran.
Since the beginning of the war, UAE air defense has intercepted a total of 537 ballistic missiles, 26 cruise missiles, and 2,256 drones.
Since the start of the apparent Iranian attacks, UAE air defense has engaged a total of 537 ballistic missiles, 26 cruise missiles, and 2,256 unmanned aerial vehicles.
No injuries have been recorded in the past few hours, so the total number of injuries remains at 224, including individuals of various nationalities, such as Emiratis, Egyptians, Sudanese, Ethiopians, Filipinos, Pakistanis, Iranians, Indians, Bangladeshis, Sri Lankans, Azerbaijanis, Yemenis, Eritreans, Lebanese, Afghans, Bahrainis, Comorans, Turks, and others.
The UAE Ministry of Defense has affirmed its full readiness to confront all threats and decisively respond to any attempts aimed at undermining the security of the UAE, ensuring the protection of its sovereignty, security, and stability, and safeguarding national interests.