UAE repels massive barrage

The UAE Ministry of Defense says it intercepted 10 ballistic missiles and 45 one‑way attack drones launched on March 17 — one of the largest single‑day barrages so far — and has engaged over 300 ballistic missiles and 1,600+ drones since the war began [](https://x.com/i/status/2033891658782384214). Officials report the wave of strikes has already caused military and civilian deaths in the UAE (2 military, 6 civilians in cumulative tallies) as the confrontation escalates across the region .