Abu Dhabi: Tensions escalated in the UAE after debris from an intercepted ballistic missile rained down near the Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi, leaving six people injured, including five Indian nationals and one Pakistani citizen. The missile was successfully intercepted by the UAE’s air defence system, but falling fragments struck areas around the key industrial hub, triggering two separate fires and causing chaos in the vicinity.
Authorities have issued urgent safety advisories to workers and businesses in the region, urging them to remain vigilant. The incident has raised fresh concerns as a similar attack last week claimed two lives, including that of an Indian national. With KEZAD being a crucial commercial and industrial centre, the latest episode underscores growing safety risks amid rising regional tensions.
