Kamal Ghorui
An Indian national was among two people killed after debris from a ballistic missile intercepted by UAE air defence systems fell in Abu Dhabi on Thursday, said Abu Dhabi Media Office. Another Indian national was also injured in the incident.
Abu Dhabi confirms deaths and injuries
In a post on X, the Abu Dhabi Media Office said the fatalities occurred “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 defence systems”.The statement said 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”.
Debris fell on Sweihan Street after interception
Earlier, Abu Dhabi authorities had said they responded to an incident involving falling debris on Sweihan Street after a ballistic missile was successfully intercepted by air defence systems.The Abu Dhabi Media Office had said, “Abu Dhabi authorities have responded to an incident involving falling debris in Sweihan street, following the successful interception of a ballistic missile by air defence 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”.Emergency services were deployed immediately after the debris struck a busy stretch, damaging several vehicles and injuring people in the area.
Authorities urge public to rely on official information
The Abu Dhabi Media Office urged people not to circulate unverified reports.“The public is advised to obtain information only from official sources and to avoid spreading rumours or unverified information,” the statement further said.
UAE air defences responding to Iranian threats
Earlier in the day, the UAE ministry of defence said its air defences were responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran.In a statement shared on X, the ministry said, “UAE air defences are currently responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran. MOD asserts that the sounds heard are the result of the Air Defence Systems intercepting missiles and drones”.
Wider toll rises amid continuing attacks
The total death toll in the UAE had risen to 11 after the latest strike-related debris incident.UAE ministry of defence said earlier on Wednesday that since the start of the conflict, UAE air defences had intercepted 357 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1,815 UAVs.166 people had been injured till Wednesday, with casualties including several foreign nationals, among them Indians.
