Iranian drone hits Dubai International Airport

Alona Mazurenko — 28 February, 23:45

The aftermath of the attack. Photo: Clash Report

An Iranian drone has struck Dubai International Airport.

Details: An evacuation is currently under way at the airport.

Several people have been injured.

Eyewitnesses are posting photos and videos from the scene.

Dubai Media Office said on X (Twitter) that four airport employees have been injured and are receiving medical treatment.

It added that the airport had sustained only "minor damage", which has been contained.

It was previously reported that two Dubai airports had suspended operations.

Dubai International Airport is considered the world's busiest airport for international passenger traffic.

Passengers have been advised not to travel to the airport and to check flight information with their airlines.

Reports indicate that thousands of passengers have been stranded while local police and airlines are attempting to organise evacuations.

Background:

On 28 February, the United States and Israel carried out strikes on Iran.
On the morning of 28 February, President Donald Trump said the US has started "major combat operations" against Iran.
Later, Israel Defence Forces reported that it had recorded the launch of missiles from Iranian territory towards the State of Israel.
Iran attacked Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates on 28 February after the Israeli and US strikes on its territory.
The United Arab Emirates has reported several waves of Iranian drone and missile attacks, and one person has been killed by the fall of debris. Flight operations at airports in Dubai have been suspended until further notice, while videos from eyewitnesses showing the fall of debris from downed aerial assets and fires are circulating online.
In Bahrain, Iranian drones attacked residential buildings, and footage and images circulated on 28 February showing smoke following an attack on a US naval base in Manama.
An Iranian attack drone struck Kuwait International Airport on 28 February. Several airport employees sustained minor injuries.

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