And iranian drone crashed into the luxurious hotel Burj Al Arab in Dubai, one of the most recognized tourist symbols in the region and the world, in the middle of the military scald in the Gulf region.
The incident, which caused a fire in the buildingoccurred in the middle of drone and missile attacks launched from Iranian territory towards targets in the Emirates and other neighboring countries, as a result of the confrontation between Iran, the United States and Israel.
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According to information from Dubai authorities about the incident, their air defense systems they intercepted a “unmanned aerial vehicle” that was approaching the city and part of the debris fell on the façade of the hotel.
The blow caused a fire in part of the external structure that emergency equipment They managed to quickly control it without reporting guests or injured staff inside the building that is located on an artificial island.
For their part, the femirates defense forces reported that, although they managed to intercept most of the aerial threats, the resulting fragments caused material damage limited in urban areas.
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He hotel Burj Al Arabopened in 1999 and is famous for its sail-shaped design, it is considered a luxury tourism emblem in United Arab Emirates and attracts thousands of international visitors annually.
The authorities have asked the population keep calm and follow official guidance while assessing damage and reinforcing security measures.
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