Tuesday, 02 January 2024 12:17 GMT

UAE Announces Deaths of Two Service Members in Training Mission


(MENAFN) The United Arab Emirates confirmed Monday that two of its service members died while carrying out a training mission within the country's borders, according to a statement issued by the nation's military authorities.

In a statement, the Defense Ministry mourned the loss of Maj. Abdalla Shamis Almenhali and officer candidate Saeed Abdalla Alshamsi, saying both died during the mission held Monday. Officials described the incident as occurring in the course of routine military training activities conducted domestically, underscoring the risks faced by armed forces personnel even outside active combat zones.

The ministry extended its condolences and sympathy to the families of the fallen service members, honoring their service and sacrifice to the nation.

No further details regarding the circumstances surrounding the incident were disclosed, and it remains unclear whether an official investigation into the deaths has been launched by military authorities.

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