DUBAI, Mar 28:
Five Indians were injured in the UAE by the fall of debris in the vicinity of the Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD) following 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 the authorities confirmed that the incident resulted in injuries to five individuals of Indian nationality, ranging from moderate to minor.
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“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 the 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 killed in the UAE when debris of 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 an 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, Abu Dhabi Media Office reported.
Meanwhile, Iranian-backed Houthi rebels claimed a missile launch toward Israel early Saturday, their first since the war in the Middle East started. The Israeli military said it intercepted the projectile.
The now month-long war erupted after the United States and Israel attacked Iran, which retaliated with strikes against Israel and neighbouring Gulf Arab states.
The conflict has upended global air travel, disrupted oil exports and caused fuel prices to soar.
Iran’s stranglehold on the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway, has exacerbated the economic fallout.
Israel struck Iran’s nuclear facilities hours after threatening to “escalate and expand” its campaign against Tehran on Friday. Iran vowed to retaliate and struck a base in Saudi Arabia, wounding more than a dozen US service members and damaging planes.
Before Saturday’s attack, there appeared to be a breakthrough as Tehran agreed to allow humanitarian aid and agricultural shipments through the strait.
Israeli airstrikes continued Saturday. Associated Press footage showed smoke rising from northeastern Tehran. Iran sent missiles toward Israel with loud booms heard in Jerusalem.
Houthi involvement could further complicate the war
Houthi Brig. Gen. Yahya Saree said on the rebels’ Al-Masirah satellite television station Saturday that the Houthis launched a barrage of ballistic missiles toward what he described as “sensitive Israeli military sites” in southern Israel.
The attack came hours after Saree signalled in a vague statement Friday that the rebels would join the war.
Sirens went off around Israel’s southern city of Beer Sheba and near Israel’s main nuclear research centre as Iran and Hezbollah fired on Israel overnight.
Explosions filled the air in Tel Aviv, where Israel’s Fire and Rescue Service said it responded to 11 impact sites. (AP)
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