A drone strike sparked a restricted fireplace within the neighborhood of the US Consulate in Dubai on Tuesday, in accordance with the Dubai Media Workplace. Officers confirmed that the blaze was swiftly introduced underneath management and that no casualties have been reported.
Hearth shortly extinguished
In a press release posted on X, the Dubai Media Workplace stated authorities had efficiently contained the hearth ensuing from the drone-related incident close to the diplomatic compound.
Residents within the space reported listening to a loud explosion earlier than seeing smoke and flames close to the consulate. Streets surrounding the constructing have been cordoned off, whereas plainclothes law enforcement officials moved onlookers away from the scene. Jet sounds have been reportedly heard over Dubai earlier within the day.
Diplomatic websites throughout the Gulf focused
The incident follows different reported drone assaults concentrating on US diplomatic amenities within the area. Saudi Arabia’s defence ministry stated two drones prompted a small fireplace on the US Embassy in Riyadh earlier on Tuesday.
On Monday, the US Embassy in Kuwait Metropolis was additionally struck by drones, in accordance with diplomatic sources. Smoke was seen rising from the constructing.
The developments sign rising safety issues for US diplomatic missions throughout the Gulf area.
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