UAE’s air defence forces have announced that they are responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran.
The authority stated that the sounds heard in various parts of the country are the result of defense systems intercepting ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones.
The public has been advised to remain calm and follow the safety and security instructions released by the relevant authorities.
تتعامل حالياً الدفاعات الجوية الإماراتية مع اعتداءات صاروخية وطائرات مسيرة قادمة من ايران وتؤكد وزارة الدفاع أن الاصوات المسموعة في مناطق متفرقة من الدولة هي نتيجة تعامل منظومات الدفاعات الجوية الإماراتية للصواريخ الباليستية، والجوالة والطائرات المسيرة.
— وزارة الدفاع |MOD UAE (@modgovae) May 8, 2026
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