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UAE Intercepts Iranian Missiles, Injuring 12 Including 5 Indians

Falling debris from intercepted missiles injured twelve people in Abu Dhabi's Ajban area, including five Indian and six Nepali nationals. The UAE Ministry of Defence stated its air defences engaged 18 ballistic missiles, four cruise missiles, and 47 drones launched from Iran. Since the start of Iranian attacks, UAE defences have engaged hundreds of missiles and drones, resulting in multiple fatalities and over 200 injuries. The ministry affirmed its readiness to confront any threats to the nation's security and sovereignty.

Key Points: UAE Missile Attack Injures Indians, Nepalis in Abu Dhabi

  • UAE intercepts Iranian missiles
  • Debris injures 12 in Abu Dhabi
  • Five Indian nationals among injured
  • UAE defence engaged 18 ballistic missiles
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UAE: Five Indians among 12 injured by falling missile debris in Abu Dhabi

UAE air defence intercepts Iranian missiles; debris injures 12, including 5 Indians. Ministry reports 18 ballistic missiles engaged.

"The incident has resulted in minor to moderate injuries sustained by six individuals of Nepali nationality and five individuals of Indian nationality - Abu Dhabi Media Office"

Abu Dhabi, April 3

As many as 12 people, including five Indian nationals, were injured on Friday due to the falling missile debris after a successful interception carried out by UAE's air defence systems in Ajban area of Abu Dhabi.

"As part of the ongoing follow-up to the previously reported incident in the Ajban area caused by falling debris following the successful interception by air defence systems, authorities confirm that the incident has resulted in minor to moderate injuries sustained by six individuals of Nepali nationality and five individuals of Indian nationality, and one major injury sustained by an individual of Nepali nationality. The public is reminded to obtain information only from official sources and to avoid spreading rumours or unverified information," Abu Dhabi Media Office posted on X.

Earlier in the day, the office said that authorities responded to an incident of falling debris in the Ajban area after a successful interception by air defence systems.

Meanwhile, UAE's Ministry of Defence said that its air defence on Friday engaged 18 ballistic missiles, four cruise missiles and 47 Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) launched from Iran.

According to the statement, UAE's air defences have engaged 475 ballistic missiles, 23 cruise missiles and 2085 UAVs since the start of Iranian attacks.

"The attacks resulted in the martyrdom of two members of the armed forces while performing their national duty, in addition to the martyrdom of a Moroccan civilian contracted by the Armed Forces, as well as nine fatalities of Pakistani, Nepali, Bangladeshi, Palestinian and Indian nationalities.

"A total of 203 people were also injured, with injuries ranging from minor to moderate and severe. The injured included nationals of the UAE, Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia, the Philippines, Pakistan, Iran, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Azerbaijan, Yemen, Uganda, Eritrea, Lebanon, Afghanistan, Bahrain, Comoros, Türkiye, Iraq, Nepal, Nigeria, Oman, Jordan, Palestine, Ghana, Indonesia, Sweden and Tunisia," read the statement.

UAE's Ministry of Defence expressed its readiness to deal with any threats and vowed to confront anything that aims to undermine the security of the UAE, in a manner that ensures the protection of its sovereignty, security and stability and safeguards its interests and national capabilities.

- IANS

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Sarah B
The scale of these attacks is staggering - 475 ballistic missiles intercepted? UAE's air defence seems robust, but the human cost is tragic. My thoughts are with all the injured workers and their families.
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Priya S
It's heartbreaking to see Nepali and Indian workers, who go to the Gulf to support their families back home, getting injured like this. The statement mentions 9 fatalities including an Indian. Hope our embassies are on top of this.
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Vikram M
While I appreciate the UAE's efforts to intercept the missiles, I respectfully think the advisory to avoid "spreading rumours" feels a bit dismissive when people are genuinely scared for their loved ones. Clear, timely communication is key.
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Aman W
The list of injured nationals is a snapshot of the global workforce in the UAE. So many from South Asia. This conflict is affecting ordinary people who have nothing to do with politics. Stay safe, everyone.
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Karthik V
The debris from intercepted missiles causing injuries is a serious concern. Hope the UAE authorities are providing the best medical care to all the injured, irrespective of nationality. Jai Hind.

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