The escalating war between the United States, Israel, and Iran claimed more civilian lives in the United Arab Emirates on Thursday. Falling debris from an intercepted Iranian ballistic missile struck Sweihan Street in Abu Dhabi. Two people are dead. Three others are injured. Several vehicles were crushed.
The UAE Ministry of Defence confirmed its air defense batteries successfully destroyed incoming Iranian missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles mid-air Thursday morning. The destruction of the projectiles sent heavy shrapnel plunging into the capital’s streets. The region is entering the fourth week of a massive geopolitical conflict. Iran continues to launch retaliatory strikes against allied infrastructure across the Middle East. The UAE sits directly in the crossfire.
Defense forces have intercepted an unprecedented volume of fire since late February. The tally includes 357 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles, and more than 1,800 explosive drones. Most never reach their primary targets. The resulting debris remains a severe lethal hazard.
Thursday’s casualties bring the total death toll from Iranian strikes within the UAE to 11. That figure includes two military personnel and multiple foreign nationals. Over 160 people have suffered injuries.
Yes, confirmed by the Abu Dhabi Media Office. Debris from an intercepted ballistic missile on Sweihan Street (near Abu Dhabi airport) killed 2 people and injured 3, with vehicle damage reported. Reuters, Times of Israel, Gulf News, and others are covering it as of the last hour.
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Government officials issued urgent directives Thursday afternoon. They instructed residents to avoid spreading unverified rumors. The Ministry of Defence told the public to rely strictly on official state bulletins as authorities monitor the skies.