Missile Debris Injures Indian Citizen in Abu Dhabi

A piece of missile debris fell in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, causing minor injuries to an Indian citizen. The UAE Ministry of Defense reported that the Abu Dhabi air defense system successfully intercepted a ballistic missile. Officials have advised the public to rely only on official sources to avoid rumors.

The state media in Abu Dhabi confirmed the incident, citing authorities, and stated that the air defense system effectively stopped the ballistic missile before debris fell. The injured Indian citizen sustained minor wounds. Authorities reiterated the importance of obtaining information solely from official channels.

Officials have also urged people to avoid spreading unverified information or rumors. News agency PTI also reported that debris from the intercepted missile caused minor injuries to an Indian citizen in the Al-Shawamekh area of Abu Dhabi on Monday, following the successful missile interception.

The UAE Ministry of Defense noted that the country’s air defense system remains alert against threats posed by Iranian missiles and drones. The sounds heard in the Abu Dhabi area were attributed to the interception of missiles and drones, the ministry stated.