Authorities in Umm Al Qaiwain respond to incident caused by falling shrapnel, one injured

Authorities in Umm Al Qaiwain respond to incident caused by falling shrapnel, one injured

UMM AL QAIWAIN, 1st April, 2026 (WAM) -- The Umm Al Qaiwain Government Media Office confirmed that the relevant authorities in the emirate responded to an incident that occurred near a facility in the Umm Al Thuoob Industrial Area, resulting from falling shrapnel following the successful interception of a drone by air defence systems.

The incident led to the injury of one Indian national, the office added.