Gulf defence ministries and militaries have released figures showing the scale of Iranian drone and missile attacks on their territories since the start of the US-Israeli air war against Iran.
The following data, current as of 9 March, covers the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, and Kuwait. No figures were available for Saudi Arabia or Oman.
United Arab Emirates
The UAE reported 253 ballistic missiles detected, of which 233 were intercepted and 18 fell into the sea. Two landed on UAE territory. On the drone front, 1,440 were detected, 1,359 intercepted, and 81 fell within the country. Eight cruise missiles were detected and destroyed.
Qatar
Qatar reported 127 ballistic missiles detected and 118 intercepted. Of 63 drones detected, 47 were intercepted. Seven cruise missiles were detected and destroyed. Qatari forces also intercepted two Sukhoi SU-24 aircraft.
Bahrain
Bahrain reported 105 missiles and 176 drones destroyed, without further breakdown.
Kuwait
Kuwait detected 120 ballistic missiles and 308 drones. However, interception data is only available for the period between 6 and 9 March, during which 17 missiles and 22 drones were intercepted. Kuwait reported attacks between 2 and 5 March but released no specific figures for that period.
(Reuters)
