Abu Dhabi, May 5 -- The UAE today said its air defences have been actively intercepting a hail of incoming missiles and drones launched from Iran, as tensions flare up amid the ongoing volatile ceasefire.
In a statement posted here, the UAE's Defence Ministry said its systems were "actively engaging with missile and UAV threats", marking a second consecutive day of attacks. The strikes follow an escalation that began on Monday, when Iran launched around 15 missiles towards the Emirates - the first such assault since the ceasefire with the US and Israel took place on April 8.
The barrage of missiles launched has caused noticeable damage on the ground despite the successful interception. A fire broke out at the Fujairah industrial complex, ...