UAE intercepts, destroys three drones

Thursday, 3 February 2022 00:25

By ARN News Staff

The Ministry of Defence announced the interception and destruction of three hostile drones that penetrated the UAE's airspace at dawn Wednesday.

The drones were destroyed away from populated areas.

The ministry affirmed its full readiness to deal with any threats.

It added that it will "take all necessary measures to protect the UAE from any attacks".

MOD announces interception and destruction, away from populated areas, of three hostile drones that penetrated UAE airspace at dawn today, 2/2/2022. MOD confirms it is ready to deal with any threats and is taking all necessary measures to protect the state and its territory. pic.twitter.com/xXvbsQByP6
— وزارة الدفاع |MOD UAE (@modgovae) February 2, 2022

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