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UAE air defences intercept 17 ballistic missiles and 35 dronesUAE air defenses intercepted 17 ballistic missiles and 35 drones launched from Iran on April 8, 2026, with no reported casualties.
Gulf News · Apr 8
UAE air defenses intercepted 17 ballistic missiles and 35 drones launched from Iran on April 8, 2026, with no reported casualties.
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