Two Ghanaian nationals were among four people injured on Wednesday after two drones fell near Dubai International Airport in Dubai, according to a report published on the website of Reuters.
Authorities confirmed that the drones came down in the vicinity of the airport, but air traffic operations continued as normal.
According to the report, the incident resulted in minor injuries to two Ghanaian nationals and one Bangladeshi national, while an Indian national sustained moderate injuries.
The drone incident comes amid escalating tensions linked to the ongoing conflict involving Iran, which has disrupted aviation across the Middle East and forced airlines to cancel, reroute or reschedule flights.
Large portions of regional airspace, including that of Qatar, remain closed due to concerns over missile and drone attacks, causing widespread disruption to global air travel.
Airlines in the United Arab Emirates, including Emirates and Etihad Airways, have resumed some flights since the crisis began on February 28, although they continue to operate below full capacity.
The incident marks another challenge for Dubai International Airport, regarded as the world’s busiest airport for international passengers, which handled nearly 100 million passengers last year.
-Source: Reuters
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