Video: Air defences intercept Iranian drones targeting UAE

Armed Forces reaffirm commitment to protecting national sovereignty

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Huda Ata, Special to Gulf News
Video: Air defences intercept Iranian drones targeting UAE
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Abu Dhabi: The UAE Ministry of Defence has released footage showing the country’s air defence systems intercepting and destroying Iranian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) that attempted to target the UAE.

According to the ministry, the drones were detected and neutralised by the UAE’s defence systems before reaching their intended targets.

In a statement accompanying the footage, officials stressed that there can be no compromise when it comes to the nation’s security and sovereignty.

The UAE Armed Forces reaffirmed their readiness to deter and respond to any threat, emphasising their commitment to safeguarding the country and protecting its stability.

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Huda AtaSpecial to Gulf News
Huda Ata is an independent writer based in the UAE.
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