Dubai authorities take action following debris incident after air defence interceptions.
Dubai: Authorities in Dubai have confirmed they are responding to an incident in southern Dubai caused by debris from a successful air defence interception.
The debris struck residential homes, causing property damage and minor injuries to four Asian nationals.
Officials earlier clarified that the loud sounds heard across parts of the city were linked to the same air defence operations.
The explosions were part of routine defensive measures to neutralize incoming threats, and there is no immediate danger to residents, the Dubai Media Office said.
Authorities urged the public to rely only on official sources for information and advised residents to avoid debris and follow instructions from response teams.
UAE authorities responded to multiple incidents today. Off the Dubai coast, a Kuwaiti tanker, Al Salmi, was targeted by an Iranian drone, prompting rapid action to secure the vessel and surrounding waters.
In Al Badaa, Dubai, debris from an air defence interception sparked a fire in an abandoned house, leaving four people with minor injuries. Separately, debris fell on several residential homes in southern Dubai, causing property damage and minor injuries to four Asian nationals.
In Sharjah, authorities managed a drone incident targeting the Thuraya Telecommunications Company building. No injuries were reported, and response teams brought the situation under control.
Officials stressed that the explosions and debris were part of routine defensive measures to neutralize incoming threats. Residents are advised to stay vigilant, avoid debris, and follow official sources for updates.
