Pakistani, Nepali & Bangladeshi Citizens Killed, Over 58 Injured In UAE Amid Iran’s Drone Attack
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Last Updated:March 01, 2026, 19:27 IST
UAE Ministry of Defence intercepted 165 ballistic missiles, two cruise missiles, and 541 Iranian drones, with three fatalities and 58 minor injuries reported.
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The UAE’s Ministry of Defence said its air force and air defence systems have intercepted and dealt with a massive wave of Iranian projectiles since the start of the attack on February 28, 2026, including 165 ballistic missiles, two cruise missiles and 541 drones.
According to the ministry, on the second morning of the assault alone, the armed forces destroyed 20 ballistic missiles, while eight missiles fell into the sea. It also said two cruise missiles and 311 drones were destroyed during that phase, though 21 drones struck civilian targets.
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Since the beginning of the hostilities, 165 ballistic missiles launched from Iran were detected, of which 152 were destroyed and 13 fell into the sea. Two cruise missiles were detected and intercepted. Additionally, 541 Iranian drones were tracked, with 506 shot down, while 35 drones landed inside the country, causing material damage.
The incidents resulted in three fatalities — individuals of Pakistani, Nepali and Bangladeshi nationalities. Authorities also reported 58 minor injuries among people of various nationalities, including Emirati, Egyptian, Ethiopian, Filipino, Pakistani, Iranian, Indian, Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan, Azerbaijani, Yemeni, Ugandan, Eritrean, Lebanese and Afghan origin.
The ministry stated that falling debris from intercepted ballistic missiles and drones caused minor to moderate damage to several civilian properties across different parts of the country.
It reaffirmed that the UAE armed forces remain fully prepared to address any threats and stressed that the safety of citizens, residents and visitors remains the highest priority.
The ministry also urged the public to rely solely on official sources for updates and avoid spreading rumours or unverified information.
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