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Debris kills one in Abu Dhabi after UAE intercepts Iranian missiles, WAM reports

  • Feb 28
  • 1 min read
Debris kills one in Abu Dhabi after UAE intercepts Iranian missiles, WAM reports

Riyadh, February 28, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – One person was killed by falling debris after air defences intercepted Iranian missiles targeting sites in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates’ capital, state-run news agency WAM reported, citing the UAE defence ministry.


The ministry said an Asian national was killed after debris fell on a residential area of Abu Dhabi, WAM reported.


The UAE intercepted “a number” of ballistic missiles fired by Iran, the ministry said, describing the attack as “a dangerous escalation and a cowardly act,” according to WAM.

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