US EditionDrone Strikes Residential Tower in Dubai; No Injuries Reported
The drone strike caused a fire and evacuation near Dubai Creek Harbour amid ongoing Iranian missile and drone attacks, with UAE air defences intercepting over 1,500 UAVs, officials said.
- On Thursday, March 12, Dubai authorities confirmed a drone fell on a building near Dubai Creek Harbour, sparking a fire that emergency crews brought under control.
- UAE air defences said they responded to missiles and drones launched from Iran, engaging 268 ballistic, 15 cruise missiles, and 1,514 UAVs, including 6 ballistic, 7 cruise, and 39 UAVs on Mar 11.
- Photographs released by the Dubai Media Office show a drone fell on a building near Dubai Creek Harbour; officials confirmed 'Authorities in Dubai are responding to an incident involving a drone that fell on a building in the vicinity of Dubai Creek Harbour'.
- Officials evacuated the building as a precaution, with NCEMA and emergency services confirming all residents are safe and no injuries reported after the incident.
- The incident forms part of a wider Iranian campaign that has killed six and injured 131 across the UAE, triggering alarm around Dubai International Airport and a US consulate while disrupting trade routes and flights.
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Residents received at least two alerts of missions at the end of the Thursday night, and a drone fell into a predominate in Creek Harbour, a new complex of residential towers.
An Iranian drone struck a skyscraper in Dubai's luxury district of Dubai Creek Harbor on Thursday night. The Gulf Today website reported that firefighters quickly brought the fire under control. No one was injured in the incident. In addition to the United Arab Emirates, Iran has also targeted Saudi Arabia and Kuwait with drones.
Dubai, Abu Dhabi News Live Updates: Drone hits building in Dubai’s Creek Harbour as Iran steps up attacks in Gulf
Dubai, UAE, Abu Dhabi Attack News Today Live Updates: Authorities confirmed the fire has been fully brought under control. All residents are safe and no injuries have been reported in the incident.
Drone strikes residential tower in Dubai; no injuries reported
An suspected Iranian drone struck a large residential tower in Dubai, causing a fire that forced an evacuation, according to officials. No injuries were reported. The incident happened Wednesday when a drone “fell” on a building in the Dubai Creek Harbour area, according to the Dubai Media Office. Authorities said the tower was evacuated. Following the drone strike, images shared on social media showed part of a floor burning several stories up …
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