Tuesday, 02 January 2024 12:17 GMT

UAE Reports Deaths of Two Service Members During Training Mission


(MENAFN) The United Arab Emirates said Monday that two members of its armed forces were killed while carrying out a training mission inside the country.

The Defense Ministry identified the deceased as Maj. Abdalla Shamis Almenhali and officer candidate Saeed Abdalla Alshamsi, saying both service members died while performing their assigned duties during the training exercise.

In a statement, the ministry expressed its deep condolences and sympathy to the families of the two personnel following their deaths. It also mourned the loss of the service members and extended its support to their relatives during the period of mourning.

The incident occurred while the two personnel were participating in a training mission within the UAE. However, the Defense Ministry did not disclose the specific location where the exercise was taking place or provide information about the type of training being conducted.

No further details were given regarding what caused the incident, including whether it involved an accident, equipment failure or other circumstances. The ministry also did not indicate whether additional personnel were injured or affected.

The deaths come as the UAE armed forces continue to conduct training activities designed to maintain the readiness and operational capabilities of their personnel. Such exercises form part of routine military preparations and are carried out at various locations across the country.

Authorities have not provided additional information about the circumstances surrounding the deaths or indicated whether further details would be released at a later stage.

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