One killed, four injured after intercepted missile debris hits UAE gas facility

Dubai. One person has been killed and four others injured after debris from an intercepted missile fell on the 'Habshan' natural gas processing facility, the largest in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

According to the Abu Dhabi Media Office on Friday, the air defense system successfully intercepted the missile, but falling fragments caused fires at two locations within the gas facility.

Officials confirmed that an Egyptian national died in the tragic incident while attempting to move to a safe location from the workplace.

Additionally, two Pakistani nationals and two other Egyptian citizens sustained minor injuries during the fire and subsequent evacuation. The missile debris caused significant damage to the Habshan gas facility, and a detailed assessment of the damage is currently underway.

Since the United States and Israel began their conflict against Iran on February 28, Iran has been continuously launching missiles and drones across West Asia. Among the Gulf nations, the UAE has been the most affected by Iranian attacks.

As Iran intensifies its attacks targeting energy centers and civilian infrastructure in the region, security challenges have further escalated for Gulf nations.