Missile strike in Sharjah injures two Pakistanis, UAE authorities say

SHARJAH: Authorities in the United Arab Emirates said a ballistic missile launched from Iran hit an administrative telecommunications building in Sharjah on Tuesday, leaving two Pakistani nationals injured.

Officials in Sharjah said the building belongs to Thuraya Telecommunications Company, a UAE-based satellite communications provider that serves the Middle East and other regions. They described the facility as significant for regional connectivity.

The two injured Pakistanis were shifted to hospital and are receiving medical treatment, according to the authorities. Officials said both are in stable condition.

Authorities also said an investigation into the incident is under way.

They urged the public not to circulate rumours and asked people to rely only on official sources for updates related to the strike.

Strike hits telecommunications facility

According to UAE authorities, the missile struck an administrative building linked to Thuraya Telecommunications Company in the emirate of Sharjah. Officials identified it as a ballistic missile launched from Iran.

The company is based in the UAE and provides satellite communications services across the Middle East and beyond, officials said. They added that the affected facility is considered important for communications links in the region.

Two Pakistanis hospitalised

Authorities confirmed that two Pakistani nationals were injured in the strike. They said the injured men were taken to hospital after the incident.

Officials said their condition is stable and that they are continuing to receive treatment.

Investigation under way

Sharjah authorities said they have begun an investigation into the incident. No further details were provided in the official account cited in the report.

Officials also appealed to the public to avoid spreading unverified information. They asked residents and the wider public to follow official channels for any further developments.

“Officials urged the public to avoid spreading rumours and to rely only on official sources for updates”, statement added.

The incident was confirmed by authorities in the UAE, who provided details about the location struck, the ownership of the building, and the condition of the two injured Pakistani nationals.