The UAE defence ministry said Sunday its air defence system was actively responding to missiles and drones, as Iran pressed strikes in the Gulf a month into the regional war.
"UAE Air Defences system(s) are actively engaging with missiles and UAV threats," the ministry posted on X, adding that the "sounds heard across the country are the result of ongoing engaging operations".
Kuwait military says responding to missile and drone attacks
Kuwait's military said Sunday it was responding to "hostile missile and drone" threats.
"The general staff of the Kuwaiti Armed Forces confirms that any explosions that may be heard are the result of air defense systems intercepting hostile targets," it said in a post on X.