Seven Nepalis Injured by Drone and Missile Debris in Abu Dhabi; One in Critical Condition

In Abu Dhabi’s Al Ajban area in the United Arab Emirates, debris from drones and missiles intercepted by the air defense system injured seven Nepali nationals. Among the injured, six Nepalis are in stable to moderate condition, while one is critically injured. Additionally, debris falling in the Hubson Gas industrial area of Abu Dhabi caused a fire.

March 20, Kathmandu – According to the Abu Dhabi Media Office, six of the injured Nepalis have been reported to be in stable to moderate condition, while one remains critically injured, as reported by Gulf News. The incident also left five Indian nationals injured. The names of the injured have not been publicly disclosed.

The Al Ajban area is located north of Al Ain in Abu Dhabi, near the Dubai-Al Ain border. The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Defense stated that the air defense system successfully intercepted missiles and unmanned drones. However, debris from these interceptions caused damage across various locations in the Al Ajban area.

Following the incident, emergency rescue teams were immediately deployed, and security measures in the affected area have been intensified. The injured have been sent to hospitals for treatment, officials said. Meanwhile, a fire broke out in the Hubson Gas industrial area of Abu Dhabi due to falling debris, temporarily halting operations there. No human casualties have been reported in that incident. Government officials have urged the public to rely only on official sources for information and to avoid spreading unverified reports.