ABU DHABI, April 7 (Xinhua) -- Two people were injured after a ballistic missile struck an administrative building belonging to regional mobile-satellite service provider Thuraya Telecommunications Company in Sharjah, the United Arab Emirates' third-largest emirate, the Sharjah Media Office said Tuesday.

Two Pakistani nationals sustained moderate injuries in the incident and were transported to hospital to receive medical treatment, authorities said.

Meanwhile, the UAE's Defense Ministry said the country's air defense forces intercepted one ballistic missile and 11 drones launched from Iran on Tuesday.

Since Feb. 28, the air defense forces have intercepted 520 ballistic missiles, 26 cruise missiles and 2,221 drones, the ministry added.

The developments came amid heightened regional tensions following joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran starting on Feb. 28, to which Iran and its regional allies responded with attacks on Israeli and U.S. interests across the Middle East. ■