Abu Dhabi, March 26 – One Indian national was killed and another was injured after two people died and three were injured when debris from a ballistic missile fell in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on Thursday, following a successful interception by the country's air defense systems.
"As part of the ongoing follow-up to the previously reported incident caused by falling debris following the successful interception of a ballistic missile by air defense systems, the incident has resulted in the deaths of two individuals of Pakistani and Indian nationality, and in injuries ranging from serious to moderate sustained by three individuals of Emirati, Jordanian, and Indian nationality," the Abu Dhabi Media Office wrote on X.
"The public is advised to obtain information only from official sources and to avoid spreading rumors or unverified information," it added.
Earlier in the day, the Abu Dhabi Media Office had stated that authorities had responded to an incident involving falling debris in Sweihan street after the missile was intercepted by air defense systems.
"Abu Dhabi authorities have responded to an incident involving falling debris in Sweihan street, following the successful interception of a ballistic missile by air defense systems. The incident resulted in the deaths of two unidentified individuals, three injuries, and damage to a number of cars. Further updates will be provided in due course," Abu Dhabi Media Office posted on X.
"The public is advised to obtain information only from official sources and to avoid spreading rumors or unverified information," it added.
The ongoing conflict in West Asia began on February 28 following the strikes carried out by Israel and the US on Iran, which resulted in the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and top military officials. In response, Iran has launched drone and missile attacks targeting US and Israeli facilities, regional capitals, and allied forces in West Asia.
Earlier in the day, the UAE's Ministry of Defence stated that its air defenses were responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran. It advised people to adhere to the safety and security instructions issued by the authorities.
In a statement shared on X, the UAE's Ministry of Defence said, "UAE air defenses are currently responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran. The MOD asserts that the sounds heard are the result of the Air Defence Systems intercepting missiles and drones."
"As part of the ongoing follow-up to the previously reported incident caused by falling debris following the successful interception of a ballistic missile by air defense systems, the incident has resulted in the deaths of two individuals of Pakistani and Indian nationality, and in injuries ranging from serious to moderate sustained by three individuals of Emirati, Jordanian, and Indian nationality," the Abu Dhabi Media Office wrote on X.
"The public is advised to obtain information only from official sources and to avoid spreading rumors or unverified information," it added.
Earlier in the day, the Abu Dhabi Media Office had stated that authorities had responded to an incident involving falling debris in Sweihan street after the missile was intercepted by air defense systems.
"Abu Dhabi authorities have responded to an incident involving falling debris in Sweihan street, following the successful interception of a ballistic missile by air defense systems. The incident resulted in the deaths of two unidentified individuals, three injuries, and damage to a number of cars. Further updates will be provided in due course," Abu Dhabi Media Office posted on X.
"The public is advised to obtain information only from official sources and to avoid spreading rumors or unverified information," it added.
The ongoing conflict in West Asia began on February 28 following the strikes carried out by Israel and the US on Iran, which resulted in the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and top military officials. In response, Iran has launched drone and missile attacks targeting US and Israeli facilities, regional capitals, and allied forces in West Asia.
Earlier in the day, the UAE's Ministry of Defence stated that its air defenses were responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran. It advised people to adhere to the safety and security instructions issued by the authorities.
In a statement shared on X, the UAE's Ministry of Defence said, "UAE air defenses are currently responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran. The MOD asserts that the sounds heard are the result of the Air Defence Systems intercepting missiles and drones."