Abu Dhabi, UAE: At least five Indian nationals were among those injured on Friday when falling debris from a recent missile interception struck the Ajban area of Abu Dhabi, officials confirmed.

According to the Abu Dhabi Media Office, a total of 12 people were wounded after fragments from a defence interception rained down on the residential and industrial Ajban district. Of those affected, five were Indian nationals treated for minor to moderate injuries, while the remaining victims included several Nepalese workers. One Nepalese individual is reported to be in serious condition.

Though UAE air defence systems have been largely effective in stopping missiles and drones linked to broader Middle East tensions, the resulting debris has repeatedly caused civilian harm.

The UAE Ministry of Defence revealed that its air defence systems neutralized a large-scale aerial assault involving 18 ballistic missiles, four cruise missiles, and 47 drones (UAVs) launched from Iran.

While the interception prevented widespread destruction, the Ajban incident highlights how even successful missile defence operations can pose dangers to civilians due to falling fragments.

Officials urged residents to rely only on verified information and avoid spreading misinformation, as emergency teams continue monitoring affected areas.

According to the statement, UAE's air defences have engaged 475 ballistic missiles, 23 cruise missiles and 2085 UAVs since the start of Iranian attacks.

Despite high interception success rates, the cumulative impact has led to casualties and injuries across multiple nationalities.

Authorities confirmed that the broader conflict has resulted in 203 injuries ranging from minor to severe, multiple fatalities, including foreign nationals.

The injured included nationals of the UAE, Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia, the Philippines, Pakistan, Iran, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Azerbaijan, Yemen, Uganda, Eritrea, Lebanon, Afghanistan, Bahrain, Comoros, Turkiye, Iraq, Nepal, Nigeria, Oman, Jordan, Palestine, Ghana, Indonesia, Sweden and Tunisia.