UAE foils 6 drone attack from Iraqi territory

The UAE Ministry of Defense revealed the success of its defense system in thwarting a new aggressive attempt that targeted civilian and vital areas in the country, as the armed forces were able to confront six hostile drones during the past 48 hours. In its official statement, the Ministry confirmed that the UAE air defenses have shown high readiness and advanced efficiency in intercepting and neutralizing all hostile targets, stressing that no loss of life or damage has been recorded. In a related context, investigations into the attack on the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant on May 17 resulted in important revelations, as it was proven that the three drones that carried out the attack were launched from Iraqi territory. The UAE affirmed that it reserves its full sovereign right to take all necessary measures to protect its national security and sovereignty, within the framework of respecting the international laws and charters in force. The Ministry of Defense stressed the full readiness of the UAE Armed Forces and their continuous vigilance to confront any potential threats targeting the security of the homeland and its vital capabilities, stressing their ability to protect the UAE airspace with high efficiency.