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Five Indian nationals sustained injuries ranging from minor to moderate after debris fell near Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi following the interception of a ballistic missile by air defense systems, authorities confirmed Saturday, as two fires broke out at the site.
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The Abu Dhabi Media Office said on X that "relevant authorities in Abu Dhabi are responding to two fire incidents in the vicinity of Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi—KEZAD, caused by falling debris following the successful interception of a ballistic missile by air defense systems."
The Abu Dhabi Emergencies, Crises, and Disasters Management Centre subsequently confirmed the casualties.
"Authorities confirm that the incident has resulted in injuries ranging from moderate to minor sustained by five individuals of Indian nationality," the center said in a statement on X.
No further details were provided on the condition of the injured or the extent of damage at the site.
Authorities did not specify the timing of the incident or whether additional safety measures had been implemented.
Both official bodies urged the public to rely only on official sources and avoid spreading unverified information. KEZAD is part of Abu Dhabi's AD Ports Group, which also includes economic cities and free zones.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) separately claimed that a drone struck a hotel in Dubai during attacks targeting what it described as "U.S. elements" in the region.
No further details were immediately available on that claim.
The U.S. and Israel have been carrying out airstrikes on Iran since Feb. 28, killing over 1,340 people, including then-Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
Iran has retaliated with drone and missile strikes targeting Israel, Jordan, Iraq, and Gulf countries hosting U.S. military assets, causing casualties and infrastructure damage while disrupting global markets and aviation.
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