India, March 9 -- The United Arab Emirates (UAE)'s Ministry of Defence on Monday said that two members of its armed forces died in a helicopter crash due to a technical malfunction.

"The Ministry of Defence announces the martyrdom of 2 members of the armed forces following the crash of a helicopter due to a technical malfunction while performing their national duty in the country today, Monday," the ministry said in a post on X.

It also expressed condolences and sympathies to the families of the two martyrs.

Earlier in the day, UAE reported a missile attack early and said that its air defence systems were responding to it, as Iran continues its retaliatory strikes across the Gulf.

"Air defence systems are currently responding to a mis...