Retweeted by @hey_itsmyturn from @modgovae:
The Ministry of Defence announced that over the past 48 hours, UAE air defense systems successfully detected and dealt with six hostile drones attempting to target civilian and vital areas in the country. Air defense forces intercepted and neutralized the hostile targets with the highest readiness and efficiency, without any casualties or impact on vital facilities.
As part of the ongoing investigations into the blatant attack on the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant on May 17, 2026, technical tracking and monitoring results confirmed that the three drones involved—two successfully intercepted and one hitting an external generator outside the plant's inner perimeter on that date, along with drones intercepted later—all originated from Iraqi territory.
The Ministry of Defence affirms that the UAE reserves its full right to take all necessary measures to protect its sovereignty and national security in accordance with international laws and conventions. It emphasizes the full readiness of the armed forces to deal with any threats targeting the state's security and national assets.