UAE Ministry of Defense: The number of those injured in the strikes has risen to 68 people

3 people were killed and 68 were injured as a result of strikes on the UAE.

As reported by BAKU.WS, this was stated in a message from the country's Ministry of Defense on the social network X.

"The UAE air defense successfully intercepted 9 ballistic missiles, 6 cruise missiles, and 148 drones. As a result of the strikes, 3 people were killed and 68 sustained minor injuries," the statement said.

The ministry confirmed that the sounds heard in various parts of the country were the result of air defense systems intercepting ballistic missiles, as well as fighter jets intercepting drones and cruise missiles.

"These interceptions resulted in minor and moderate material damage to a number of civilian property facilities," the statement said.