The point of impact was directly within the DIFC area; the extent of any potential harm to the underlying infrastructure is presently undetermined.
Drone strike on Dubai Financial Center (DIFC) / © ClashReport
On Friday morning, March 13, a drone attack targeted the Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC), a vital economic center in the Middle East. Preliminary indications suggest that Iran was responsible for the assault.
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What’s currently understood?
The impact happened squarely within the boundaries of the DIFC complex. The presence of major structural impairment remains uncertain at this time. Government officials and security sources are pointing toward the employment of an Iranian kamikaze drone.
There is currently no formally released information pertaining to the number of injured. Emergency response units are on the scene, and evacuation of staff and visitors is in progress.
In the wake of reports of an attack on the UAE’s financial core, there has been temporary instability observed within the oil market, alongside apprehension among investors.
UAE officials have yet to issue a formal announcement concerning the magnitude of the damage and subsequent responsive actions.
As a reminder, the previous day, an Iranian drone struck a skyscraper in Dubai, UAE, during the night. The event took place close to Dubai Creek Harbor. As reported by local authorities, the drone incursion instigated a small conflagration. It was swiftly extinguished. Concurrently, as a preventive measure, authorities conducted an evacuation of the building. There were no reports of any casualties.
Source: tsn.ua