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Missile debris kills 2 in Abu Dhabi after interception — 3 injured, vehicles damaged on Sweihan Road

2026-03-26 · 07:00 UTC·Sweihan Road, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Two people were killed and three others injured in Abu Dhabi after debris from an intercepted Iranian missile fell on Sweihan Road. The UAE defense ministry later revealed that on 26 March alone, Iran fired 15 ballistic missiles and 11 drones at the UAE, all intercepted. Since 28 February, the UAE has faced 372 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles, and 1,826 drones from Iran — making it the most targeted country in the conflict. Total UAE fatalities now stand at 10.

The Abu Dhabi Media Office confirmed on 26 March 2026 that two people were killed and three others injured after debris from an intercepted missile fell on Sweihan Road in Abu Dhabi. Several vehicles were also damaged. The UAE has been repeatedly targeted by Iranian missiles and drones throughout the conflict; this marks the first confirmed deaths in the emirate from missile debris. Abu Dhabi's air defence systems intercepted the missile but falling debris caused the fatalities. The incident underscores the risk of casualties from intercept debris even when missiles are destroyed in flight.

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Actor responses

IranOPPOSINGMILITARY

Iran has not commented specifically on Abu Dhabi missile debris casualties. Iran has been conducting sustained missile and drone attacks on Gulf state infrastructure and military facilities hosting US forces.

United StatesOPPOSINGDIPLOMATIC

The United States has stationed forces in the UAE and has been operating air defence systems in the region. Two deaths from missile intercept debris in Abu Dhabi mark the first confirmed fatalities in the UAE from this conflict.

Sources

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