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Missile event in United Arab Emirates on Sun 5th April 2026

5th April 2026

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On 5 April 2026, around 4:48pm Abu Dhabi time, UAE forces intercepted an unspecified number of missiles launched by IRGC forces over Khor Fakkan Port (Khor Fakkan, Ash Shariqah). As a result of the interception, shrapnel fell on the Qingdao Star container ship (IMO: 9318163), causing serious injuries to 1 Nepalese national, and minor-to-moderate injuries to 3 Pakistani nationals. The incident also caused a fire and damage to the port. The IRGC claimed the attack, stating that a Qader naval cruise missile struck the ship in a precise hit, setting it ablaze.

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