New Delhi, March 2: The Ministry of Defense of the United Arab Emirates has confirmed that Indian nationals were among those injured in the recent Iranian attack. The Indian Embassy in the UAE reported that the injured individuals are out of danger and are receiving all necessary assistance.
The UAE’s Ministry of Defense released an update regarding the casualties from the Iranian attack, noting that there were fatalities among Pakistani, Nepali, and Bangladeshi citizens.
Additionally, the ministry stated that 58 individuals from various nationalities, including Emirati, Egyptian, Ethiopian, Filipino, Pakistani, Iranian, Indian, Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan, Azerbaijani, Yemeni, Ugandan, Eritrean, Lebanese, and Afghan, suffered minor injuries.
In response, the Indian Embassy confirmed awareness of the injured Indian citizen and is in contact with hospital officials. They assured that the individual is safe and that all possible support is being provided.
Since the onset of the Iranian attack, the UAE Air Force and air defense forces have intercepted 165 ballistic missiles, two cruise missiles, and 541 Iranian drones. On the morning of the second day of the attack, the UAE Air Force successfully destroyed 20 ballistic missiles, while eight fell into the sea. They also neutralized two cruise missiles and 311 drones.
The ministry reported that debris from intercepted missiles and drones fell in various regions, causing minor to moderate damage to several civilian properties.
The ministry expressed its full readiness to address any threats and emphasized that the safety of citizens, residents, and visitors remains the highest priority, with no compromises to be made.
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