Tuesday, 02 January 2024 12:17 GMT

Missile Debris Claims Two Lives in UAE


(MENAFN) Two people are dead and three others wounded in Abu Dhabi after debris from an intercepted ballistic missile rained down on the United Arab Emirates (UAE) capital, authorities confirmed Thursday.

The Abu Dhabi Media Office stated that the incident unfolded along Sweihan Street, where falling wreckage caused damage to multiple vehicles. Investigators are actively working the scene, with officials pledging further updates as the inquiry progresses.

The strike came as a jarring wake-up call for millions of UAE residents. Across the country — from Dubai to Abu Dhabi — mobile emergency alerts flooded phones Thursday morning, warning the public of an active missile threat and directing civilians to seek immediate shelter while air defense systems engaged the incoming projectile.

The incident marks a stark escalation in the reach of regional hostilities, bringing the consequences of the broader Middle East conflict directly onto Emirati soil and raising fresh questions about civilian safety in the Gulf.

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