General · 16 March 2026

UAE Defence Handles 21 Drones, Six Missiles

Flights were disrupted at Dubai Airport after a drone attack led to a fuel tank fire. On Monday, March 16, 2026, the UAE defence ministry reported intercepting six ballistic projectiles and twenty-one unmanned aircraft. Roads were closed by Dubai Police, and airport operations resumed as emergency crews extinguished the blaze without injuries.

By BriefTea Editorial · 16 March 2026 at 19:48

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