Video: Dubai Financial Centre building hit by debris as city thwarts Iran drones
India Today
Local authorities said air defence systems were activated after alerts were sent to mobile phones in Dubai warning residents of incoming threats.
A building at the Dubai International Financial Centre sustained visible damage on Friday morning after authorities reported a "successful interception," following missile alerts across the city amid escalating tensions linked to the ongoing conflict involving Iran, Israel and the US, the Associated Press reported.
Local authorities said air defence systems were activated after alerts were sent to mobile phones in Dubai warning residents of incoming threats.
Soon after the interception, videos circulated widely on social media showing thick plumes of black smoke rising from a building within the financial district.
The structure affected was identified as the DIFC Innovation Hub, where parts of the exterior facade appeared damaged and signs of fire were visible on Friday morning. Pieces of the outer cladding were reportedly torn away following the incident.
The Dubai Media Office initially described the development as a "successful interception," but did not specify the nature of the threat that had been intercepted or provide details about its origin. Authorities also did not immediately comment on the extent of the damage to the DIFC building.
Emergency response teams were quickly deployed to the site to secure the area. Officials said no injuries were reported and the situation was brought under control shortly afterward.
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