UAE intercepts third ballistic missile

The United Arab Emirates: UAE on Monday intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile in the third such incident this month, according to authorities, as the Israeli President visited the country.

The ministry added that the interception of the missile resulted in no damages, as the debris fell in unpopulated areas.

The defense ministry also said: “UAE air defence forces and the Coalition Command have succeeded in destroying the missile launcher in Yemen after identifying locations of the sites.”

It stressed “full readiness” to deal with any threat, and vowed to take all necessary measures to protect the country.

The General Authority of Civil Aviation said air traffic is operating as usual, operations of all flights are running normally, and there is no impact on flights and airports as a result of the Houthi ballistic missile.