Authorities respond to drone incident at Dubai International Airport, causing fire and suspending all flights.
Fire at Dubai Airport After Drone Incident
Authorities are currently responding to a fire caused by a drone incident near the international airport in Dubai. All necessary measures are being taken to ensure everyone’s safety, according to a communication on the X platform.
Dubai’s civil defense teams are working to extinguish the fire after one fuel tank was damaged.
All Flights Suspended Indefinitely
In connection with the event, all traffic at the airport has been suspended indefinitely.
The Dubai Civil Aviation Authority announced the temporary suspension of flights at Dubai International Airport as a precautionary measure to ensure safety for all passengers and staff, according to the Dubai authorities’ press office.
Second Drone Attack on Dubai This Week
This is another Iranian drone attack on Dubai in the last few days. On Friday morning, the city center was shaken by a series of powerful explosions, and the emirate’s authorities confirmed that air defense intercepted an enemy drone over the metropolis.
UAE Under Heavy Iranian Attack Since February
The United Arab Emirates have become the main target of Iranian attacks in the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
According to AFP, since the outbreak of the war on February 28, this country has been attacked with 260 ballistic missiles and over 1500 drones.
