DUBAI: Five Indians were injured in the UAE after debris fell in the vicinity of the Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD) following the interception of a ballistic missile by the country’s air defence system, local media reported on Saturday.
The Abu Dhabi Media Office, in a social media post, said authorities confirmed that the incident resulted in injuries to five individuals of Indian nationality, ranging from moderate to minor.
"The competent authorities urge the public to obtain information from official sources only, and to avoid circulating rumours or unverified information," it said.
Earlier, it reported that authorities were responding to two fire incidents in the vicinity of KEZAD, caused by falling debris following the successful interception of a ballistic missile by air defence systems.
On Thursday, an Indian national was among two people killed in the UAE when debris from missiles intercepted by the country’s air defence system fell on a street.
The Indian Embassy in the UAE expressed "deepest condolences" on the tragic demise of the Indian national in the incident.
"The Embassy is closely coordinating with the UAE authorities to render all possible support and assistance," it posted on X.
The second person killed in the incident was a Pakistani national, while the three injured also included an Indian, the Abu Dhabi Media Office reported.