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Grimsby Man Living in Abu Dhabi Says 'There Were at Least 10 Explosions in the Sky' - Grimsby Live
The UAE Defense Ministry intercepted 6 ballistic missiles and 125 drones launched by Iran, causing flight disruptions and triggering international evacuation efforts amid regional conflict.
- On Thursday, the UAE Ministry of Defense confirmed it intercepted six ballistic missiles and 125 drones, with explosions reported near Zayed International Airport, Abu Dhabi.
- After the Feb. 28 outbreak of war, Iran launched drone and missile strikes this week that killed three people on Sunday and hit a Dubai hotel on Saturday.
- Expat Gordon Mckay filmed missiles and bright objects over Abu Dhabi, reporting at least 10 explosions and debris falling near desert areas close to the airport, while expressing confidence in UAE's defense.
- Dozens of international flights to Dubai and Abu Dhabi were forced to hold or divert after interceptions on Thursday, while Cirium, aviation analytics firm, reported over 23,000 cancellations since Feb. 28, pressuring governments conducting evacuations with repatriation flights this week.
- The UAE has opened safe air corridors coordinated with other Gulf countries, handling 48 flights per hour during an evacuation larger than Afghanistan's, with India's Ministry of External Affairs aiding 10 million nationals and more than 17,500 US citizens returned.
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Blasts Heard In Abu Dhabi, UAE Respond To Missile Threat As War Intensifies
Residents in the Emirati capital Abu Dhabi reported hearing a series of loud explosions on Thursday, with UAE air defences responding to a missile threat as Iran pressed on with its retaliation campaign in the Gulf.
·New Delhi, India
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Air defence systems reflect Iran ' s missile and drone attack.
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- 34% of the sources lean Left, 33% of the sources are Center, 33% of the sources lean Right
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