Abu dhabi: The Ministry of Defence announced that on 9th April 2026, UAE air defence systems did not detect any ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, or UAVs launched from Iran.
According to Emirates News Agency, since the onset of the Iranian attacks, UAE air defences have engaged a total of 537 ballistic missiles, 26 cruise missiles, and 2,256 UAVs. Despite these engagements, no injuries were recorded in recent hours, keeping the total number of injuries at 224. These individuals represent various nationalities, including Emirati, Egyptian, Sudanese, Ethiopian, Filipino, Pakistani, Iranian, Indian, Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan, Azerbaijani, Yemeni, Ugandan, Eritrean, Lebanese, Afghan, Bahraini, Comorian, Turkish, Iraqi, Nepalese, Nigerian, Omani, Jordanian, Palestinian, Ghanaian, Indonesian, Swedish, Tunisian, Moroccan, and Russian.
No martyrs or fatalities have been reported in the past hours. Since the onset of the Iranian attacks, the total number of martyrs has reached two, along with the martyrdom of a Moroccan civilian contracted with the Armed Forces. The total number of civilian fatalities stands at 10, affecting individuals of Pakistani, Nepalese, Bangladeshi, Palestinian, Indian, and Egyptian nationalities.
