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UAE soldier dies during training mission, Ministry of Defence expresses grief

UAE soldier dies during official training mission, defence ministry confirms

Last updated: June 27, 2026 | 20:27

Huda Ata, Special to Gulf News

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Defence Ministry extends condolences to family of fallen Emirati soldier

Dubai: The UAE Ministry of Defence has announced the martyrdom of First Soldier Issa Ghuloom Al Balushi, who was killed during an official training mission in the country on Saturday.

In a statement, the ministry said the incident occurred while the serviceman was carrying out training duties.

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