5 injured in two fire incidents in Abu Dhabi's Kezad from falling debris
Drones intercepted in RiyadhThe Saudi Ministry of Defence announced that it had intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched towards Riyadh Region in the early hours of Saturday. This was stated by the Ministry’s official spokesperson, Major General Turki Al-Malki.Day 29: How war has unfolded so farTake a look at Khaleej Times' live coverage from the beginning of the war to find out how the events have unfolded:Day 1Day 2Day 3Day 4Day 5Day 6Day 7Day 8Day 9Day 10Day 11Day 12Day 13Day 14Day 15Day 16Day 17Day 18Day 19Day 20Day 21Day 22Day 23Day 24Day 25Day 26Day 27Day 28 5 injured in Abu Dhabi firesAbu Dhabi authorities confirmed that 5 individuals of Indian nationality were injured in the two fires that broke out in Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi - Kezad due to falling debris after the successful interception of a ballistic missile.The injuries range from moderate to minor. The public has been advised to obtain information only from official sources and to avoid spreading rumours or unverified information.Israel says missile launched from YemenIsrael's military reported a first missile launch from Yemen since the Middle East war began on February 28, after Iran's Houthi allies threatened to join the fighting.A military statement said Israeli forces had "identified the launch of a missile from Yemen toward Israeli territory, aerial defence systems are operating to intercept the threat".It was the first such statement mentioning a launch from Yemen during the war with Iran, which has entered its second month.Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis, who had previously disrupted shipping with missile attacks, have not been active in the Iran war.Iranian missile attack kills man in Tel AvivIsraeli authorities said an Iranian missile attack killed a man in Tel Aviv on Friday, as Tehran pressed its retaliatory strikes across the region a month into the war.The Israeli military said it had "identified missiles launched from Iran toward the territory of the State of Israel" in at least five rounds in just over five hours, triggering air defence systems and warning sirens late on Friday and early Saturday.The Magen David Adom (MDA) emergency medical service said a man was killed in Tel Aviv in one of the attacks.Two other men, aged 65 and 50, were wounded in a separate incident in the city, and another two in the southern town of Kuseife, MDA said.Bahrain deals with fire from Iranian attacksBahrain's Ministry of Interior said that Civil Defence has succeeded in controlling a fire that broke out in one of the facilities targeted by Iran.Day 29 of warA month after the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran, the war has spread across the Middle East, killing thousands and causing the biggest disruption ever to energy supplies, hitting the global economy and fuelling inflation fears.An Iranian attack on an air base in Saudi Arabia wounded 12 US military personnel, two seriously, a US official told Reuters on Friday, as drones and missiles continued to strike around the Gulf.Air defences in the GCC continue to deal with hostile threats launched by Iran. On March 28, the UAE tackled 6 ballistic missiles and 9 drones. Toll of injuries in the country since February 28 now stands at 171 and deaths at 11.Iran is yet to respond to a US 15-point proposal after Israeli attacks on Iranian steel plants and nuclear infrastructure.Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the US expected to conclude military operations within weeks, not months. Sirens sounded in BahrainBahrain authorities announced that the siren has been sounded; citizens and residents have been urged to remain calm and head to the nearest safe place.2 fire incidents in Abu Dhabi from missile interception debrisRelevant authorities in Abu Dhabi are responding to two fire incidents in the vicinity of Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi - Kezad, caused by falling debris following the successful interception of a ballistic missile by air defence systems. Further updates will be provided in due course, the authorities said. The public is advised to obtain information only from official sources and to avoid spreading rumours or unverified information.UAE engages with incoming missiles and UAVsUAE residents woke up to multiple emergency alerts on Saturday morning, as air defence teams responded to incoming missiles and UAVs from Iran. The Ministry of Defence asserted that the sounds heard are the result of air defence systems engaging with missiles and intercepting cruise missiles and UAVs.The authorities assured the public soon after that it was safe to resume normal activities.
Drones intercepted in Riyadh
The Saudi Ministry of Defence announced that it had intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched towards Riyadh Region in the early hours of Saturday. This was stated by the Ministry’s official spokesperson, Major General Turki Al-Malki.
Day 29: How war has unfolded so far
Take a look at Khaleej Times' live coverage from the beginning of the war to find out how the events have unfolded:
5 injured in Abu Dhabi fires
Abu Dhabi authorities confirmed that 5 individuals of Indian nationality were injured in the two fires that broke out in Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi - Kezad due to falling debris after the successful interception of a ballistic missile.
The injuries range from moderate to minor.
The public has been advised to obtain information only from official sources and to avoid spreading rumours or unverified information.
Israel says missile launched from Yemen
Israel's military reported a first missile launch from Yemen since the Middle East war began on February 28, after Iran's Houthi allies threatened to join the fighting.
A military statement said Israeli forces had "identified the launch of a missile from Yemen toward Israeli territory, aerial defence systems are operating to intercept the threat".
It was the first such statement mentioning a launch from Yemen during the war with Iran, which has entered its second month.
Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis, who had previously disrupted shipping with missile attacks, have not been active in the Iran war.
Iranian missile attack kills man in Tel Aviv
Israeli authorities said an Iranian missile attack killed a man in Tel Aviv on Friday, as Tehran pressed its retaliatory strikes across the region a month into the war.
The Israeli military said it had "identified missiles launched from Iran toward the territory of the State of Israel" in at least five rounds in just over five hours, triggering air defence systems and warning sirens late on Friday and early Saturday.
The Magen David Adom (MDA) emergency medical service said a man was killed in Tel Aviv in one of the attacks.
Two other men, aged 65 and 50, were wounded in a separate incident in the city, and another two in the southern town of Kuseife, MDA said.
Bahrain deals with fire from Iranian attacks
Bahrain's Ministry of Interior said that Civil Defence has succeeded in controlling a fire that broke out in one of the facilities targeted by Iran.
Day 29 of war
A month after the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran, the war has spread across the Middle East, killing thousands and causing the biggest disruption ever to energy supplies, hitting the global economy and fuelling inflation fears.
An Iranian attack on an air base in Saudi Arabia wounded 12 US military personnel, two seriously, a US official told Reuters on Friday, as drones and missiles continued to strike around the Gulf.
Air defences in the GCC continue to deal with hostile threats launched by Iran. On March 28, the UAE tackled 6 ballistic missiles and 9 drones. Toll of injuries in the country since February 28 now stands at 171 and deaths at 11.
Iran is yet to respond to a US 15-point proposal after Israeli attacks on Iranian steel plants and nuclear infrastructure.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the US expected to conclude military operations within weeks, not months.
Sirens sounded in Bahrain
Bahrain authorities announced that the siren has been sounded; citizens and residents have been urged to remain calm and head to the nearest safe place.
2 fire incidents in Abu Dhabi from missile interception debris
Relevant authorities in Abu Dhabi are responding to two fire incidents in the vicinity of Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi - Kezad, caused by falling debris following the successful interception of a ballistic missile by air defence systems.
Further updates will be provided in due course, the authorities said. The public is advised to obtain information only from official sources and to avoid spreading rumours or unverified information.
UAE engages with incoming missiles and UAVs
UAE residents woke up to multiple emergency alerts on Saturday morning, as air defence teams responded to incoming missiles and UAVs from Iran.
The Ministry of Defence asserted that the sounds heard are the result of air defence systems engaging with missiles and intercepting cruise missiles and UAVs.
The authorities assured the public soon after that it was safe to resume normal activities.
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