A tragic incident linked to falling debris from a ballistic missile interception has resulted in the deaths of two individuals, including an Indian national, authorities confirmed.
According to official reports cited by Abu Dhabi-based media, the fatalities involved individuals of Indian and Pakistani nationality. The incident occurred after air defence systems successfully intercepted a missile, but debris from the interception fell in a populated area.
In addition to the fatalities, three people sustained injuries ranging from moderate to serious. The injured include individuals from the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, and India.
Authorities stated that the casualties are part of the ongoing assessment following the missile interception incident. However, further details regarding the exact sequence of events have not yet been disclosed.
Officials have urged residents to depend only on verified and official sources for information and avoid circulating rumours or unconfirmed reports, as investigations and monitoring continue.
Originally published on 24×7-news.com.
