UAE says it destroyed three drones with ‘hostile’ intent | Conflict News

Defence ministry says it has intercepted drones in UAE airspace, the fourth incident in three weeks.

The United Arab Emirates has said that it has destroyed three drones with “hostile” intent, the fourth similar incident in three weeks as tensions with Yemen’s Houthi rebels intensify.

“MOD (Ministry of Defence) announces interception and destruction, away from populated areas, of three hostile drones that penetrated UAE airspace at dawn today,” the defence ministry said on its official Twitter account on Wednesday.

“MOD confirms it is ready to deal with any threats and is taking all necessary measures to protect the state and its territory.”

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