The UAE Ministry of Defense announced that specialised teams responded to an incident resulting from the targeting of a warehouse at Al Salam Naval Base in Abu Dhabi by two Iranian drones on Sunday, leading to a fire in two containers storing general materials.
No casualties were reported.
The Ministry strongly condemned the attack, describing it as blatant aggression and a clear violation of national sovereignty and international law. It affirmed that the state reserves its full right to respond to this escalation and to take all necessary measures to protect its territory, citizens, and residents, safeguard its sovereignty, and ensure its security and stability while protecting national interests and assets.
The Ministry confirmed it remains on high alert and fully prepared to address any threats, taking all necessary actions to decisively counter attempts to undermine the country’s security and stability. It added that the safety of citizens, residents, and visitors is a top priority that will not be compromised.
The Ministry urged the public to obtain information from official sources and avoid spreading rumors or unverified information.
The UAE's defence forces have intercepted 165 ballistic missiles, 2 cruise missiles, and 541 drones since the start of the Iranian attack, with 3 people killed and 58 injured during the strikes.
The UAE’s Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has advised the private sector to implement remote working arrangements for employees for a period of three days starting from Sunday, March 1, until Tuesday, March 3.
Abu Dhabi authorities are dealing with the minor injuries of two people following the fall of debris from a drone after it was intercepted by UAE air defence systems onto the front of one of the buildings at Etihad Towers.
Debris from drones intercepted by UAE air defences has caused two minor injuries after falling in the courtyards of two homes, with those involved receiving the necessary medical care.
India's Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has postponed exams scheduled for Class 10 and 12 students on Monday, March 2, in the UAE and the Middle East, with the new test date to be announced later.
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