Fire and plumes of smoke rises after a drone struck a fuel tank forcing the temporary suspension of flights. near Dubai International Airport, in United Arab Emirates (Photo/AP)

Dubai, UAE News Live Updates: UAE Ministry of Defence said that it was dealing with incoming aerial threats from Iran as the war entered its 24th day on Monday (Mar 23). The authorities confirmed that the sounds heard were the result of air defence systems intercepting missiles and drones. “UAE air defences are currently responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran. MOD asserts that the sounds heard are the result of the Air Defence Systems intercepting missiles and drones,” the ministry said in a post on X.

Indian national injured from falling debris in Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Media Office confirmed that an Indian national suffered minor injuries from falling debris after the UAE’s air defense systems intercepted a ballistic missile targeting the Al Shawamekh area. “Relevant authorities in Abu Dhabi have responded to an incident involving debris falling in the Al Shawamekh area following the successful interception of a ballistic missile by air defence systems. The incident resulted in a minor injury to an Indian national,” the Abu Dhabi Media Office said.