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UAE intercepts two ballistic missiles and three drones from Iran; three wounded
- Mountain Time
- Local time
- 6:49 AM in Dubai, May 8
- Where
- United Arab Emirates
The UAE Defense Ministry said it engaged two ballistic missiles and three drones launched from Iran, and debris moderately wounded three people. It said it has engaged 551 ballistic missiles, 29 cruise missiles and 2,263 drones since the war began, and the government says 10 civilians have been killed in the UAE.
Why it matters
It was the third day of Iranian missile or drone fire the UAE reported since May 4, hours after the US-Iran clash in the strait.
Sources (3)
- Al Jazeeraaljazeera.comPublished
- Al Jazeera (2)aljazeera.comPublished
- CBS Newscbsnews.comPublished
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