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Last Updated:March 13, 2026, 10:25 IST
Military sources said the UAE’s air-defence network has been operating at high readiness, intercepting waves of missiles and drones launched toward the country in recent weeks.
Air-defence interception caused minor damage to the façade of a building along Sheikh Zayed Road in central Dubai | Image: X
Authorities in Dubai on Friday confirmed that debris from a successful air-defence interception caused minor damage to the façade of a building along Sheikh Zayed Road in central Dubai, with no injuries reported.
In a statement, the Dubai Media Office said the incident occurred after UAE air-defence systems intercepted an incoming Iranian strike, adding that emergency teams were swiftly deployed and the situation was brought under control.
The incident briefly unsettled residents and commuters along Sheikh Zayed Road, the city’s primary commercial corridor, before authorities secured the area and assessed the damage.
Officials stressed that the debris resulted from a mid-air interception and not a direct hit on the city.
The episode underscores how the escalating conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel is increasingly spilling over into the Gulf, even as regional states are not directly involved in the fighting.
Military sources said the UAE’s air-defence network has been operating at high readiness, intercepting waves of missiles and drones launched toward the country in recent weeks.
While the interceptions have prevented projectiles from reaching their intended targets, officials acknowledged that falling fragments remain a risk, as debris can scatter over wide areas depending on altitude and trajectory.
Similar debris-related incidents have been reported elsewhere in the UAE since the conflict intensified.
Authorities said the country remains on high alert, with surveillance and early-warning systems actively tracking potential threats in coordination with regional partners.
Residents have been urged to rely on official updates and avoid spreading unverified information, as emergency services continue to monitor the situation closely.
Location :
Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE)
First Published:
March 13, 2026, 10:25 IST
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