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Shafaq News..UAE Activates Air Defenses over “Missile Threat”
The Ministry of Defence said it detected missiles directed at the country, prompting the first phone alert in months and activation of air defenses.
- The UAE's air defence systems detected multiple missile threats on August 18, prompting an emergency alert advising residents to seek safety and follow official instructions as reported by the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority .
- Minutes after the initial alert, a safety update declared the situation had returned to normal, allowing residents to resume activities while continuing to monitor official government channels.
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UAE on alert: Air defence system detects missile threat, authorities urge residents to seek safe locations
The Defence Ministry separately confirmed that it had “detected a missile threat directed towards the country,” but did not immediately provide details on the origin of the threat.
·New Delhi, India
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The authorities issued a telephone alert to call the population to stay at home.
·Paris, France
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Total News Sources18
Leaning Left3Leaning Right8Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution50% Right
Bias Distribution
- 50% of the sources lean Right
50% Right
L 19%
C 31%
R 50%
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