1 confirmed killed. Debris impacts in Musaffah and along the Abu Dhabi-Dubai corridor.
Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates and home to approximately 1.5 million people, has been struck by debris from Iranian ballistic missiles intercepted over UAE airspace. The UAE Armed Forces deployed THAAD (Terminal High Altitude Area Defense) and Patriot PAC-3 systems to counter incoming threats, successfully intercepting most missiles. However, falling interceptor debris and missile fragments impacted ground-level locations in the Musaffah industrial district south of the city, along the E11 highway corridor, and in areas near Abu Dhabi Island.
The strategic importance of Abu Dhabi in this conflict extends beyond its role as the UAE capital. Al Dhafra Air Base, located approximately 32 kilometers south of Abu Dhabi city center, hosts US Air Force assets including F-35 stealth fighters, KC-135 tanker aircraft, and advanced surveillance platforms. The base has been a staging point for US operations in the region and is believed to be a primary target of Iran's retaliatory strikes. The UAE government has not confirmed whether Al Dhafra sustained any damage.
Abu Dhabi's civil defense authority has ordered residents in affected areas to remain indoors and away from windows. Schools, government offices, and non-essential businesses have been closed across the emirate. Zayed International Airport (AUH) has suspended all commercial operations, stranding passengers and disrupting Etihad Airways' global network. The Abu Dhabi Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Committee is coordinating response efforts, with emergency shelters activated in Qasr Al Hosn and several major shopping centers.
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An Iranian ballistic missile struck near Abu Dhabi International Airport, killing one person and wounding at least 12 others. The UAE government condemned the attack as an act of war.
Yes. Missile debris from Iranian ballistic missile strikes impacted areas of Abu Dhabi. While UAE air defenses intercepted most incoming missiles, falling debris struck locations in the Musaffah industrial area and near the Abu Dhabi-Dubai highway. At least one fatality has been confirmed from debris impact in a residential area.
At least 1 person has been confirmed killed and several others injured by falling missile debris in Abu Dhabi. Casualties were primarily caused by interceptor debris and missile fragments rather than direct missile impacts. Abu Dhabi's emergency medical services have activated mass casualty protocols and hospitals are on full alert.
Zayed International Airport (AUH) in Abu Dhabi has suspended all commercial flight operations as of February 28, 2026. The airport, which serves as the hub for Etihad Airways, has diverted all inbound flights. Al Dhafra Air Base, a major US military installation near Abu Dhabi, is operational but under heightened alert. There is no estimated reopening time for civilian flights.