Flights diverted after drone crash near Dubai Int'l Airport

Alsharq Tribune-Ahmed Essam 

Dubai Airports said Monday that some flights were diverted from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Al Maktoum International Airport after a drone crashed near the DXB, triggering a fire.

The Dubai Media Office said the fire, caused by the drone crash earlier in the morning, has been brought under control, with no injuries reported.

According to Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, flights at the airport were temporarily suspended as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of passengers and staff.

Travellers have been advised to contact their respective airlines for the latest updates regarding their flights.

Dubai Civil Defence confirmed that the fire was caused by the impact of the drone on one of the fuel tanks located in the vicinity of the DXB.

Gulf states have been hit by waves of missile and drone attacks since the outbreak of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran on Feb. 28, with the United Arab Emirates reporting interception of over 1,500 drones so far.