UAE Ministry of Defense announces it intercepted Iran-origin threats
Abu Dhabi, April 8 (Hibya) – The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Defense announced that the explosion sounds heard across the country were caused by active defense operations against missile and drone threats originating from Iran.
In its statement, the ministry noted that air defense systems are on alert to protect national airspace.
The statement said:
"The Ministry of Defense confirms that the sounds heard across the country are the result of ongoing interception operations by the UAE Air Defense systems against ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and unmanned aerial vehicles."
Eu Day Light