Indian among two killed in UAE by debris of intercepted missiles
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At least two persons, including an Indian, were killed and three others injured on Thursday (March 26, 2026) when debris of missiles intercepted by the UAE’s air defence system fell on a street in Abu Dhabi, local media reported.
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What happened
At least two persons, including an Indian, were killed and three others injured on Thursday (March 26, 2026) when debris of missiles intercepted by the UAE’s air defence system fell on a street in Abu Dhabi, local media reported.
Why it matters
Also read: West Asia war updates on March 26, 2026 The second person killed in the incident is a Pakistani national, while the three injured also include an Indian, Abu Dhabi Media Office reported.
Common ground
The UAE's Air Defences are responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran at regular intervals, according to the Ministry of Defence of the United Arab Emirates.
Perspective signals
No major persuasion pattern has been attached yet, so the source, headline, and evidence should carry most of the weight for readers.
Follow-up questions
- What concrete event or decision sits underneath the headline: Indian among two killed in UAE by debris of intercepted missiles?
- What evidence would most clearly confirm or weaken the claim that The total number of deaths has risen to 11 after the latest incident in Abu Dhabi, Gulf News reported?
- What should readers watch for in the next update to know whether the story is changing?
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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 10 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.
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Claim 1: “The total number of deaths has risen to 11 after the latest incident in Abu Dhabi, Gulf News reported.”
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No evidence was found in any sources to support claims about 11 total deaths.
Claim 2: “A total of 169 people were also injured, with injuries ranging from minor to moderate and severe. 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, the Comoros, Türkiye, Iraq, Nepal, Nigeria, Oman, Jordan, Palestine, Ghana, Indonesia, Sweden and Tunisia.”
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No evidence was found in any sources to support claims about injuries to multiple nationalities.
Claim 3: “The incident has resulted in the deaths of two individuals of Pakistani and Indian nationality and in injuries ranging from serious to moderate sustained by three individuals of Emirati, Jordanian and Indian nationality.”
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No evidence was found in any sources to support claims about specific casualties or nationalities.
Claim 4: “Abu Dhabi authorities have responded to an incident involving falling debris in Sweihan street, following the successful interception of a ballistic missile by air defence systems.”
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Wikipedia sources describe Sweihan's geography and administrative context but contain no information about incidents, missile interceptions, or casualties.
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— Abu Dhabi Central Capital District, officially "Abu Dhabi Region" (Arabic: مِنْطَقَة أَبُو ظَبِي, romanized: Minṭaqat Abū Ẓabī), also called "Abu Dhabi Metropolitan Area", is the municipal region in t…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abu_Dhabi_Central_Capital_Dist…
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— The Emirate of Abu Dhabi is one of seven emirates that constitute the United Arab Emirates. It is the largest emirate, accounting for 87% of the nation's total land area or 67,340 km2 (26,000 sq mi).
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emirate_of_Abu_Dhabi
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— Sweihan, also spelled Swaihan or Suwayḩān (Arabic: سُوَيْحَان), is a town in Al Ain Region, 70 km (43 miles) northwest of the city of Al Ain in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates. It i…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sweihan
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sweihan
Claim 5: “The UAE's Air Defences are responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran at regular intervals, according to the Ministry of Defence of the United Arab Emirates.”
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No evidence was found in Wikipedia, web search, or cross-references to support claims about UAE air defenses responding to Iranian threats.
Claim 6: “Since the start of the blatant Iranian attacks, UAE air defences have engaged 372 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1,826 UAVs, it added.”
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No evidence was found in any sources to support claims about cumulative missile/UAV engagement statistics.
Claim 7: “The second person killed in the incident is a Pakistani national, while the three injured also include an Indian, Abu Dhabi Media Office reported.”
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Wikipedia sources reference unrelated topics (e.g., IPL 2026, Abu Dhabi Central Capital District) with no connection to casualties, nationalities, or the incident described. No evidence妨碍 the claim.
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— The 2026 Indian Premier League, also known as IPL 19 and branded as TATA IPL 2026, is the 19th edition of the Indian Premier League, a professional Twenty20 cricket league. The tournament features 10 …
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— Abu Dhabi Central Capital District, officially "Abu Dhabi Region" (Arabic: مِنْطَقَة أَبُو ظَبِي, romanized: Minṭaqat Abū Ẓabī), also called "Abu Dhabi Metropolitan Area", is the municipal region in t…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abu_Dhabi_Central_Capital_Dist…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abu_Dhabi_Central_Capital_Dist…
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— The Emirate of Abu Dhabi is one of seven emirates that constitute the United Arab Emirates. It is the largest emirate, accounting for 87% of the nation's total land area or 67,340 km2 (26,000 sq mi).
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emirate_of_Abu_Dhabi
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emirate_of_Abu_Dhabi
Claim 8: “At least two persons, including an Indian, were killed and three others injured on Thursday (March 26, 2026) when debris of missiles intercepted by the UAE’s air defence system fell on a street in Abu Dhabi, local media reported.”
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All cited Wikipedia sources describe geographical and administrative details of Abu Dhabi, with no mention of missile debris incidents, casualties, or dates. No evidence corroborates the claim about deaths or injuries.
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— Abu Dhabi is the capital city of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The city is the seat of the Abu Dhabi Central Capital District, the capital city of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, and the UAE's second-most…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abu_Dhabi
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— The Emirate of Abu Dhabi is one of seven emirates that constitute the United Arab Emirates. It is the largest emirate, accounting for 87% of the nation's total land area or 67,340 km2 (26,000 sq mi).
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emirate_of_Abu_Dhabi
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— Zayed International Airport (Arabic: مطار زايد الدولي; IATA: AUH, ICAO: OMAA), also known as Abu Dhabi International Airport, is the primary international airport serving Abu Dhabi, the capital of the…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zayed_International_Airport
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Claim 9: “The attacks resulted in the martyrdom of 2 members of the armed forces while performing their national duty, in addition to the martyrdom of a Moroccan civilian contracted by the Armed Forces, as well as 8 fatalities of Pakistani, Nepali, Bangladeshi, Palestinian and Indian nationalities.”
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No evidence was found in any sources to support claims about military/civilian casualties.
Claim 10: “The UAE air defence systems on 26th March 2026 engaged 15 ballistic missiles and 11 UAVs launched from Iran, the Ministry of Defence said in a social media post on Thursday (March 26, 2026).”
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No evidence was found in any sources to support claims about missile/UAV engagement numbers.
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