Pakistan Embassy in UAE supports family after driver dies in Dubai missile debris incident
Missile debris from interception fatally strikes Pakistani driver’s vehicle
The Pakistan Embassy in the UAE has confirmed that a Pakistani national was killed in Dubai’s Al Barsha area after debris from an aerial interception struck his vehicle.
The Consulate General of Pakistan in Dubai is coordinating with local authorities to assist the family and facilitate repatriation.
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Ongoing investigations
On Saturday, Dubai authorities confirmed the incident involving a Pakistani driver. Emergency teams responded promptly, and the Dubai Media Office shared details on their X page.
Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Ongoing vigilance
On Saturday, the UAE’s air defence systems intercepted and destroyed 15 ballistic missiles and 119 drones, the Ministry of Defence confirmed.
Authorities detected 16 ballistic missiles on March 7, destroying 15, while one fell into the sea. Meanwhile, 121 drones were detected, with 119 intercepted and two landing within UAE territory.
Since the start of the Iranian attacks, the UAE has detected 221 ballistic missiles, destroying 205, while 14 fell into the sea and two landed inside the country.
The Ministry of Defence emphasised that air defences remain on high alert, monitoring threats to ensure national safety.
