Singaporeans in UAE hear explosions, feel tremors from missile strikes
CNA
Singaporeans told CNA that the UAE authorities issued mobile phone alerts urging residents to seek immediate shelter in the closest secure building.
SINGAPORE: Singaporeans living in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have described hearing explosions and feeling tremors from missile and drone strikes, as they shelter in their homes and await further updates.
Attacks near Dubai International Airport in the early hours of Sunday (Mar 1) were heard by Singaporean Jumadi Husani, who lives close to the airport – one of the world’s busiest.
“We have heard explosions, likely due to the missiles and drones being intercepted,” said the 53-year-old. “Some of them sounded so near that they shook our doors and windows.”
He said that he was trying “as much as possible” to stay indoors, away from doors and windows.
The airport said four people were injured in the attack.
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