Tuesday, 02 January 2024 12:17 GMT

Falling Debris Injures Four, Damages Homes in Dubai


(MENAFN) Four people sustained injuries in Dubai on Monday after debris from an aerial interception operation rained down on residential neighborhoods in the city's southern districts, authorities confirmed.

Loud explosions rattled the emirate shortly after 11 a.m. local time (0700 GMT), sending residents into alarm before officials clarified that the blasts were the result of successful air defense interception operations — not incoming strikes.

Emergency response teams were swiftly dispatched to the affected zones, with authorities urging the public to exercise caution and keep clear of impacted sites.

Dubai police issued a specific public advisory, warning residents not to approach, touch or photograph any fallen debris scattered across the area.

Authorities also urged residents to remain calm, follow official government channels for updates, and refrain from sharing unverified information or videos on social media.

Officials have not yet disclosed further details regarding the nature of the intercepted aerial threat or the full extent of structural damage sustained by the affected homes.

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