Two Injured From Missile Attack in Sharjah
Ballistic missile targets telecom firm's administrative facility in UAE emirate; two Pakistani nationals hospitalized with moderate injuries.
- Publish date: Tuesday، 07 April 2026 Reading time: 1 min read
Two individuals were injured after a ballistic missile struck an administrative building belonging to the Thuraya telecommunications company in Sharjah on Tuesday, April 7, local authorities confirmed.
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The Sharjah government's media office reported that the impact resulted in moderate injuries to two nationals from Pakistan. Both victims were immediately transported to a nearby hospital to receive necessary medical care. Their condition is currently stable, though the extent of their recovery timeline has not been disclosed.
The incident marks another escalation in the regional conflict, with the missile targeting a facility associated with satellite communications. While the specific cause of the strike and the origin of the projectile were not detailed in the initial government statement, the event has heightened security concerns across the emirate.
Local emergency services responded swiftly to the scene to secure the area and attend to the wounded. Authorities have not yet released further details regarding potential structural damage to the building or if there were any other casualties.