Abu Dhabi authorities have responded to an incident involving falling shrapnel in the Baniyas area, following the interception of a ballistic missile by air defence systems.
The Abu Dhabi Media Office announced that the incident resulted in the death of a Pakistani national.
“We are profoundly saddened by the tragic loss of a Pakistani national in Abu Dhabi’s Baniyas area due to falling debris following the interception of a missile. The Embassy is in close coordination with local authorities to extend all possible support to the bereaved family and to facilitate the repatriation process at the earliest possible time,” Pakistan Embassy UAE posted on X.
The message further said that, “In this hour of grief, we share in the family’s pain and offer our deepest condolences and prayers.”
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