Indian among two killed in UAE by debris of intercepted missiles
The Hindu
An Indian and a Pakistani were killed in Abu Dhabi by missile debris; the Indian Embassy offers condolences and support.
At least two persons, including an Indian, were killed and three others injured on Thursday (March 26, 2026) when debris of missiles intercepted by the UAE’s air defence system fell on a street in Abu Dhabi, local media reported.
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The second person killed in the incident is a Pakistani national, while the three injured also include an Indian, Abu Dhabi Media Office reported. The UAE's Air Defences are responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran at regular intervals, according to the Ministry of Defence of the United Arab Emirates.
“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,” Abu Dhabi Media Office posted on social media.
“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,” it added.
The Indian Embassy in the UAE expresses its condolences and said it is is closely coordinating with the UAE authorities to render all possible support and assistance.
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