The UAE's Ministry of Defence has announced the passing of a serviceman who sustained serious injuries during his participation in 'Operation Storm of Resolve' in Yemen in 2015.
Mohammed Ateeq Salem bin Salooma Al Khaili had been receiving intensive care since the injury and passed away on Tuesday evening.
The Ministry extends its heartfelt condolences to the martyr’s family and prays for Allah’s mercy upon him, and for his family to be blessed with patience and strength during this difficult time.
وزارة الدفاع تنعي شهيد الواجب محمد عتيق الخييلي
— وزارة الدفاع |MOD UAE (@modgovae) November 27, 2024
تنعى وزارة الدفاع شهيد الواجب الرقيب/١ محمد عتيق سالم الخييلي والذي تعرض لإصابة حرجة خلال مشاركته بعملية عاصفة الحزم عام 2015 في اليمن وكان تحت العناية المركزة وإرتقى شهيدا مساء الامس.
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