One of the two expats killed in Abu Dhabi on Thursday in an Iranian missile attack has been confirmed to be an Indian man. Though the UAE successfuly intercepted the ballistic missile, the falling debris prove fatal.
The other deceased person was identified as a Pakistani. The attack occurred on Sweihan Street. "Abu Dhabi authorities have responded to an incident involving falling debris in Sweihan street, following the successful interception of a ballistic missile by air defence systems," Abu Dhabi Media Office reported.
Another Indian was among the three injured in the attack. The Ministry of External Affairs is yet to release a statement regarding the latest casualties.
The total death toll in Iranian attacks has now reached 11 while the number of injured has touched 169.
"Since the onset of the blatant Iranian aggression, UAE air defences have engaged 357 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1,815 UAVs," stated the UAE defence ministry.
The total number of Indians killed in the Gulf region has reached seven. An eighth Indian national remains missing.
On March 18, an Indian national was killed in an Iranian attack in Riyadh. On March 14, two Indians were killed and 10 others injured in a drone strike in Sohar, Oman.
Another Indian national was killed in Al Kharj, Saudi Arabia, when a projectile from an Iranian strike targeting local radar systems hit a residential area on March 8.
