Abu dhabi: The United Arab Emirates announced on Saturday that it has detected a total of 229 missiles and 1,305 drones since the onset of 'Iranian' attacks on February 28.

According to Anadolu Agency, the UAE Defense Ministry issued a statement detailing the recent detection of 16 ballistic missiles on Saturday. Of these, 15 were successfully destroyed, while one missile fell into the sea. Additionally, the ministry reported the detection of 121 drones, with 119 intercepted, and two landing inside the country.

The statement further revealed that since February 28, a total of 221 ballistic missiles have been detected. Out of these, 205 were destroyed, 14 ended up in the sea, and two landed within the UAE's territory. The ministry also noted the detection and destruction of eight cruise missiles.

The report from Anadolu Agency emphasized that 1,305 Iranian drones have been detected since the attacks began, with 1,229 intercepted and 76 drones falling inside the country. The Iranian attacks have reportedly resulted in three fatalities and 112 injuries.

Iran has been launching missiles and drones targeting Israel and Gulf countries that host US military assets since February 28. These attacks have led to casualties and damage to civilian sites, including ports and residential buildings. Tehran claims that these attacks are a response to a US-Israeli military campaign against Iran, which has reportedly resulted in the death of more than 1,000 people, including Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and top military officials.