UAE, Saudi, Kuwait respond to missile, drone threats

Gulf states activated air defences as missile and drone threats were reported across the region, with the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait all responding to incoming attacks.

In the UAE, an Indian national suffered minor injuries from falling debris in Abu Dhabi after the “interception of a ballistic missile,” authorities said.

Saudi Arabia said it was responding to drones in its eastern and northern border areas, while Kuwait reported intercepting “hostile missile and drone threats".

In Bahrain, sirens sounded as authorities warned of potential danger amid the escalating situation.