Fire breaks out after drone interception in UAE

Описание: (14 Mar 2026)
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Fujairah, United Arab Emirates - 14 March 2026
1. Various of smoke rising from area following interception of drone
2. Various of smoke
STORYLINE:
A fire broke out Saturday in Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates following an interception of a drone, authorities said.

No casualties were reported from the attack, the Fujairah media office said, adding that firefighters were battling the fire.

Footage showed plumes of black smoke seen from a distance and raising over the area near the port.

Nine ballistic missiles and 33 drones were fired Saturday towards the United Arab Emirates, according to the country's Defense Ministry.

It said the total number of projectiles fired at the country since Feb. 28 included 1,600 drones, 294 ballistic missiles and 15 cruise missiles.

The attacks have killed six people and wounded 141 others, it said.


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