Dubai News Live Updates: Two wounded in Dubai as shrapnel from intercepted drones lands on residential areas
The flare of a projectile is seen over the skyline of Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Photo/AP)
Dubai & Abu Dhabi News Today Live Updates: Authorities in Dubai confirmed that debris from drones intercepted by air defences fell in the courtyards of two homes, resulting in two injuries. Dubai Media Office in a post on X said, “The injured have received the necessary medical care. Authorities also clarified that the sounds heard across the emirate were the result of successful interception operations.” After the US and Israel launched a major attack on Iran on Saturday, Tehran responded with retaliatory tactics by launching strikes against US allies in the Middle East region, as the UAE was struck with a third wave of Iranian missiles. Flight operations at Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) were suspended on Saturday. Reports suggested that Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, was evacuated amid the continuing strikes in the UAE.
UAE Defence Ministry on Iran strikes: The air defence systems in the UAE intercepted a barrage of Iranian missiles and drones launched towards the country on Saturday, the country’s Ministry of Defence said in a statement. The ministry further added that debris of missiles and drones intercepted by the country’s air defence systems fell in several areas in Abu Dhabi and Dubai; however, no injuries were reported, Gulf News stated.
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Dubai airport operations: Amid the strikes in the region, two of Dubai’s busiest aviation hubs, namely Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Dubai World Central (DWC), suspended their operations until further notice. The Dubai Media Office, in a post on X, advised the passengers not to travel to the airport during this time and to contact their respective airlines directly for the latest updates regarding their flights. According to the General Civil Aviation Authority of the UAE, a temporary partial closure of the country’s airspace has been implemented as a “precautionary measure” in response to Iranian missile strikes.
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