intercept

Example Sentences

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A Scottish man living in Dubai said his children asked "what the bangs were" after the UAE intercepted missiles from Iran.

From BBC

Debris from an intercepted drone resulted in a "minor fire" on the outer facade of the five-star Burj Al Arab hotel, authorities have said.

From BBC

The Belgian government said the "vessel from Russia's shadow fleet" was intercepted in the North Sea, with aerial support from French military helicopters.

From Barron's

On Saturday, a British unit based in Iraq intercepted an Iranian drone that had been heading towards a coalition base housing UK military personnel.

From BBC

Qatar, Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait - all home to US military bases - said they had intercepted missiles fired towards them, but falling debris appeared to have caused widespread damage.

From BBC