Dubai’s 23 Marina tower hit by debris from intercepted drone
A drone crashed into a 90-storey residential skyscraper in Dubai, after which several explosions were heard across the city, the UAE government press service said, Qazinform News Agency reports.
According to the source, loud blasts were reported in several districts, including the tourist area of Dubai Marina.
NEW: Smoke seen rising from the 23 Marina residential skyscraper in Dubai following a reported Iranian attack. It remains unclear whether the damage was caused by direct impact or debris from an interception. pic.twitter.com/xkU4RrrBPx
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Authorities said debris from intercepted aerial targets damaged the façade of a tower in the upscale Dubai Marina district. The Dubai government’s press service said on X that the situation had been brought under control.
“Authorities confirm that debris resulting from a successful interception caused a minor incident on the façade of a tower in Dubai Marina. The situation has been contained. No injuries were reported,” city authorities said.
Authorities confirm that debris resulting from a successful interception caused a minor incident on the façade of a tower in Dubai Marina. The situation has been contained. No injuries were reported.
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) March 7, 2026
Later, officials reported that a driver was killed after debris fell on a vehicle in the Al Barsha district.
“Debris resulting from an aerial interception fell onto a car in the Al Barsha area, resulting in the death of a Pakistani driver,” the statement said.
Authorities confirm that debris from an aerial interception fell onto a vehicle in the Al Barsha area, resulting in the death of a Pakistani driver.
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) March 7, 2026
Earlier, UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan said the country was in a state of war. His remarks came amid Iranian attacks on the Emirates following the start of a military operation by the United States and Israel against Iran.
Previously the Iranian president apologized for attacks on neighboring states, stressing that Iran does not intend to target neighboring countries. He added that the Interim Leadership Council had decided that neighboring states should not be targeted unless they attack Iran first, emphasizing that such issues must be resolved through diplomacy.
