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The Abu Dhabi Media Office said the two people killed in Thursday’s missile debris incident were of Indian and Pakistani nationality, after falling fragments from a successfully intercepted Iranian ballistic missile struck a street in the emirate.
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Abu Dhabi: An Indian national was among two people killed after debris from an intercepted ballistic missile fell in Abu Dhabi on Thursday, authorities confirmed.
According to the Abu Dhabi Media Office, the fatalities occurred as part of follow-up developments linked to an earlier incident involving falling debris after air defence systems successfully intercepted a ballistic missile over the city.
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 incident has resulted in the deaths of two individuals of Pakistani and Indian nationality, and…
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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."In response to the situation, authorities have urged caution regarding the dissemination of news.
"The public is advised to obtain information only from official sources and to avoid spreading rumours or unverified information," the statement added.The fatal nature of the interception became clear on Thursday after falling debris struck a busy thoroughfare, resulting in the deaths of the two individuals and leaving three others injured.
These casualties occurred specifically on Sweihan Street following the activation of air defence protocols to neutralise the incoming threat.While the primary missile was successfully neutralised by the defence systems, the subsequent rain of fragments over a populated area caused significant distress and damage. Emergency services were deployed to the scene immediately to assist the victims and manage the wreckage caused to several vehicles.
The statement noted that two individuals lost their lives, while one Indian national sustained injuries in the incident. The injured person is currently receiving medical care.
Officials emphasized that the debris resulted from a successful interception by air defence systems, highlighting the ongoing security challenges amid heightened regional tensions.
Authorities have not released further details about the victims’ identities, but the incident has raised concerns over civilian safety even when missile threats are neutralized mid-air.
The situation remains under close monitoring as regional instability continues to impact parts of the Middle East.
