UAE confirms Pakistani killed after missile-related incident in Abu Dhabi
“The UAE says a Pakistani national was killed in Abu Dhabi in a missile-related incident linked to the ongoing regional escalation.”
Key points
- The UAE says a Pakistani national was killed in Abu Dhabi in a missile-related incident linked to the ongoing regional escalation.
- Authorities reported that debris from intercepted missiles fell into a residential area, causing damage and the fatality.
UAE authorities have confirmed that a fatality linked to a missile-related incident in Abu Dhabi involved a Pakistani national.
In a statement, the UAE expressed condolences to the victim’s family and said it rejects and condemns the targeting of civilians and civilian locations under legal and humanitarian standards. The report said the incident occurred amid a wider regional escalation, with authorities indicating that ballistic missiles were launched toward the UAE and that air defenses intercepted multiple threats.
According to the account cited, debris from interceptions fell into a residential area in Abu Dhabi, causing material damage and resulting in the death. The UAE also called for restraint, urged diplomatic engagement to contain the crisis, and said it retains the right to respond in a manner consistent with international law.
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