UAE soldier dies during training mission

Saturday, 27 June 2026 at 20:54

By ARN News Staff

The UAE Ministry of Defence has announced the death of soldier Issa Ghuloom Al Baloushi, who passed away during a training mission in the country on Saturday.

The Ministry extended its deepest condolences to the family of the fallen serviceman, praying that he rests in peace and is granted the mercy of the Almighty.

تنعى وزارة الدفاع الشهيد جندي أول عيسى غلوم البلوشي، الذي استشهد أثناء أداء مهمة تدريبية بالدولة اليوم السبت الموافق 27 يونيو 2026.

وتتقدم وزارة الدفاع بخالص العزاء والمواساة إلى أسرة الشهيد، سائلين الله عز وجل أن يتغمده بواسع رحمته.#وزارة_الدفاع #وزارة_الدفاع_الإماراتية #MOD… pic.twitter.com/6rp4wZgvm5
— وزارة الدفاع |MOD UAE (@modgovae) June 27, 2026

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