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Missile debris injures 12 in Abu Dhabi, including five Indians
Shrapnel from an intercepted Iranian missile struck Ajban, injuring 12 people and prompting church closures as Iran's Revolutionary Guard threatened US tech firms.
Apr 3rd 2026 ยท United Arab Emirates
Insights
- Twelve people were injured in the Ajban area, including five Indian nationals and seven Nepalis, one in serious condition.
- Abu Dhabi authorities said most injuries were minor to moderate, with one major injury reported.
- Officials said the injuries were caused by falling shrapnel after an intercepted Iranian missile.
- UAE churches were ordered closed for Easter Sunday by the government for security reasons.
- Iran's Revolutionary Guard posted that 18 US tech companies are legitimate targets and warned of attacks starting at 8:00 pm Tehran time, heightening fears about Gulf energy routes and the Strait of Hormuz.
Sources
- Abu Dhabi: 12 injured after missile debris falls in Ajban gulfnews.com
- 5 Indians among 12 injured in Abu Dhabi during aerial interception as Iran vows retaliatory strikes www.hindustantimes.com
- Five Indians among 12 injured by Iranian missile debris in Abu Dhabi timesofindia.indiatimes.com
- UAE: Egyptian killed, 4 injured after debris hits Abu Dhabi gas facility gulfnews.com