Drone attack near Dubai Airport halts flights
Authorities halted flight operations as a precaution following the attack, leaving passengers stranded and disrupting travel schedules.
KATHMANDU: Flights were temporarily suspended at Dubai International Airport after a drone strike triggered a fire in a fuel tank near the airport.
Authorities halted flight operations as a precaution following the attack, leaving passengers stranded and disrupting travel schedules.
Witnesses reported hearing a loud explosion and seeing flames rising shortly after the drone hit, causing panic among travelers and airport staff.
According to the Dubai Media Office, civil defense teams quickly responded to the scene and brought the fire under control.
The office said the drone strike damaged a fuel tank near the airport, but the blaze has now been fully contained.
Officials confirmed that no casualties have been reported so far.
The Dubai Civil Aviation Authority said flights were suspended as a safety measure to protect passengers and airport personnel.
Authorities noted that operations will resume only after thorough technical and security inspections are completed.
The temporary closure has affected hundreds of flights arriving at and departing from Dubai.
No group has claimed responsibility for the attack. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the nature of the drone strike and identify its source.
