The UAE Ministry of Defense stated on the 15th that the recent escalation of tensions in the Middle East has resulted in 6 deaths and 142 injuries within the UAE, involving citizens of multiple countries including the UAE, Pakistan, Nepal, and Bangladesh.
According to Xinhua News Agency, the Ministry of Defense added that since the outbreak of hostilities among the US, Israel, and Iran, the UAE's air defense system has intercepted 298 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles, and 1,606 drones originating from Iran. On the 15th alone, the air defense system intercepted 4 ballistic missiles and 6 drones.
Earlier the same day, the Dubai Media Office reported that loud noises heard in the Marina district and Internet City area near Jebel Ali Port were due to the air defense system successfully intercepting incoming targets.
The Abu Dhabi Media Office stated on the 15th that rescue personnel in Abu Dhabi had extinguished a fire caused by a drone attack, with no casualties reported.