Two people were injured when drone debris fell in Dubai

Two people were injured as a result of falling debris from drones shot down by air defense forces over the residential areas of Dubai. This was announced on March 1 by the official media office of the city.

"The competent services reported the fall of UAV debris after they were intercepted by air defense systems on the territory of two residential buildings in Dubai, as a result of which two people were injured. They received the necessary medical care," the statement said.

The Dubai authorities explained that the sounds of explosions heard by residents in different areas of the city are the result of the work of air defense (air defense) to intercept aerial targets.

Israel launched a preemptive strike against Iran. What is known

The day before, explosions occurred in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Izvestia published footage from the airport in Dubai after the UAE intercepted several missiles launched from Iran. They show that the tourist area is almost empty. In addition, eyewitnesses told Izvestia about an explosion and a fire near one of the Palm Jumeirah hotels.

According to Aleksan Mkrtchyan, Vice President of the Alliance of Travel Agencies (ATA), approximately 100,000 Russians are stuck in the UAE due to the escalating conflict between Israel, the United States and Iran. He noted that tourists who arrived in the Middle East themselves (not on tours from operators) will have to pay for their own accommodation and meals. According to Mkrtchyan, the difficult situation is likely to last for the next two days.

On February 28, the United States announced the start of a large-scale military operation with Israel against Iran. The Israeli and American military attacked the republic, including a school in the city of Minab. According to the latest data, 148 children died as a result of the attack.

In response, Tehran has fired missiles and drones at American military bases located in the Middle East. Explosions also occurred in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

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