Five Indians injured after debris falls near KEZAD in Abu Dhabi

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The Abu Dhabi Media Office on Saturday said that five Indian nationals suffered injuries, ranging from minor to moderate, after debris fell near the Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD), reported ANI.

It also urged the public to seek information only from official sources and refrain from spreading rumours.

"In the context of the ongoing follow-up to the incident previously announced, which resulted from falling debris in the vicinity of the Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD) following the successful interception of a ballistic missile by air defence systems, the competent authorities confirm that the incident resulted in injuries to five individuals of Indian nationality, ranging from moderate to minor. The authorities urge the public to obtain information from official sources only and to avoid circulating rumours or unverified information," the statement said in a post on X.

Earlier in the day, the Abu Dhabi Media Office stated that relevant authorities were responding to two fire incidents in the KEZAD area.

Fire incidents reported near KEZAD

In another post on X, it said, "Relevant authorities in Abu Dhabi are responding to two fire incidents in the vicinity of Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD), caused by falling debris following the successful interception of a ballistic missile by air defence systems. Further updates will be provided in due course. The public is advised to obtain information only from official sources and to avoid spreading rumours or unverified information."

Meanwhile, citing a security source, Oman's state news agency ONA reported that two drones targeted the port of Salalah, the capital of the southern Dhofar province, according to Al Jazeera. The incident resulted in moderate injuries to a foreign worker and minor damage to a crane at the port, reported ANI.

Separately, Iraqi pro-militia outlet Sabereen reported that the Islamic Resistance in Iraq, an umbrella group of Iran-backed armed factions, carried out attacks on several air bases and an airport in Jordan. The reported targets included King Faisal Air Base, King Abdullah Air Base, Queen Alia Airport, Prince Hassan Air Base and Muwaffaq Salti Air Base, though details on the impact were not provided, according to Al Jazeera.

(With ANI inputs)