Dubai, March 28 Five Indians were injured in the UAE after falling debris near the Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD) following the interception of a ballistic missile by the country's air defence system, local media reported on Saturday.
The Abu Dhabi Media Office in a social media post said that authorities have confirmed that the incident resulted in injuries to five individuals of Indian nationality, ranging from moderate to minor.
"The relevant authorities urge the public to obtain information only from official sources, and to avoid spreading rumors or unverified information," it said.
Earlier, it reported that the authorities were responding to two fire incidents near KEZAD, caused by falling debris following the successful interception of a ballistic missile by air defence systems.
On Thursday, an Indian national was among two killed in the UAE when debris from missiles intercepted by the country's air defence system fell on a street.
The Indian Embassy in the UAE expressed "deepest condolences" on the tragic death of an Indian national in the incident.
"The Embassy is closely coordinating with the UAE authorities to provide all possible support and assistance," it posted on X.
The second person killed in the incident was a Pakistani national, while the three injured also included an Indian, the Abu Dhabi Media Office reported.