ABU DHABI, 28 Feb. - (ANA) - The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Defence spokesman Abdul Nasser Al Hamidi said the country was subject to an Iranian ballistic missile attack on Saturday that was "successfully intercepted".

 

He told Sky News Arabia that the authorities were clearing shrapnel that fell on residential areas in parts of Abu Dhabi, which led to some damage and one death.

 

A second wave of missiles was successfully intercepted, with no damage caused, Mr Al Hamidi added.

 

He emphasised to the public that the security situation in the country was under control and that all developments were being monitored around the clock.   - (ANA) -

 

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