UAE Interception of Target Causes Debris to Fall and Injures 12 People

Source: Global Times
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On April 3, Xinhua News Agency reported from Abu Dhabi (reporter Xia Xiao, Wen Xinnian) that the Abu Dhabi Media Office issued a statement saying that debris from a target successfully intercepted by the air defense system of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi fell on the same day, resulting in 12 injuries.

The statement noted that the injured included 7 Nepalese and 5 Indians. Relevant departments are continuously following up on the progress of the incident.

According to data from the UAE Ministry of Defense, the country's air defense system successfully intercepted and destroyed 18 ballistic missiles, 4 cruise missiles, and 47 drones coming from the direction of Iran on the 3rd. Since February 28, the UAE air defense system has intercepted 475 ballistic missiles, 23 cruise missiles, and 2085 drones. The aforementioned attacks have resulted in 11 deaths and 203 injuries.

Classification
Region
West Asia
Analytical Domain
Hybrid
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Casualties & Losses / Military Operations, Weapons & Equipment
SALUTE Report
Size
18 ballistic missiles, 4 cruise missiles, 47 drones
Activity
UAE air defense system intercepted targets, resulting in debris falling and injuring 12 people
Location
Abu Dhabi · United Arab Emirates
Unit
UAE Armed Forces
Time
April 3, 2023
Equipment
ballistic missilescruise missilesdrones
Summary

On April 3, 2023, the UAE air defense system successfully intercepted 18 ballistic missiles, 4 cruise missiles, and 47 drones, resulting in debris falling and injuring 12 people in Abu Dhabi. The injured include 7 Nepalese and 5 Indian nationals. Since February 28, the UAE has intercepted a total of 475 ballistic missiles, 23 cruise missiles, and 2085 drones, leading to 11 deaths and 203 injuries.

Key Facts
  • 12 people were injured due to falling debris from intercepted targets.
  • Injured individuals include 7 Nepalese and 5 Indian nationals.
  • On April 3, 2023, UAE intercepted 18 ballistic missiles, 4 cruise missiles, and 47 drones.
  • Since February 28, 2023, UAE has intercepted a total of 475 ballistic missiles, 23 cruise missiles, and 2085 drones.
  • The attacks have resulted in 11 deaths and 203 injuries.