Debris from an intercepted Iranian projectile struck a tower in Dubai Marina on Saturday, leaving smoke rising from its facade.
Dubai’s authorities confirmed the incident shortly, saying air defence techniques had efficiently intercepted the incoming projectile, however falling particles had brought on minor injury to the outside of a constructing within the Marina.
“Authorities confirm that debris resulting from a successful interception caused a minor incident on the façade of a tower in Dubai Marina. The situation has been contained. No injuries were reported,” the Dubai authorities’s official media deal with wrote on X.
Earlier, the United Arab Emirates’ Defence Ministry stated in a submit on X, “air defences are currently responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran.”
“Sounds heard are the result of the Air Defence Systems intercepting missiles and drones,” the assertion added.
According to the ministry, 16 ballistic missiles had been detected in complete on Saturday, 15 had been shot down, whereas one got here down within the sea. Of 121 drones tracked, 119 had been destroyed.
UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan earlier made a public deal with on Abu Dhabi TV, talking on to his nation for the primary time because the battle escalated.
The nation “is in a period of war,” he stated, including, “we will emerge stronger.”
