The Dubai Media Office, on Monday announced that authorities were tackling a fire caused by a drone attack near Dubai International Airport.
Dubai Civil Defence teams have effectively managed to contain a fire that erupted following a drone strike on one of the fuel tanks located near Dubai International Airport (DXB).
Authorities have confirmed that there have been no reported injuries. This update was provided in a statement from the Dubai Media Office, which indicated that emergency and specialised response teams were immediately dispatched to the scene after the incident.
According to the statement, the drone strike resulted in a fire impacting one of the fuel tanks in proximity to the airport.
The response teams executed the necessary safety protocols in accordance with the highest approved standards, while Civil Defence crews worked diligently to control the fire.
Drones fall near Dubai International Airport
Dubai authorities confirmed that two drones crashed near Dubai International Airport on Wednesday morning, resulting in injuries to four individuals.
According to officials, two nationals from Ghana and one from Bangladesh sustained minor injuries, while one Indian national experienced moderate injuries.
Authorities further stated that air traffic is functioning normally. Dubai Airports, responsible for managing both Dubai International Airport and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC), partially resumed operations on March 7 following a brief disruption.
Flights to the UAE are currently operating through what aviation experts refer to as the Safe Air Corridor.
These corridors allow aircraft to navigate through specific areas of airspace that have been evaluated as sufficiently secure to support limited flight operations.
As per the reports, this system has been implemented following decisions made by regional aviation authorities.
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