Iran war: An Emirates flight operating from Kerala’s Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV) to Dubai was forced to turn back mid-journey on Monday (16 March) after Dubai International Airport suspended all flight operations following a drone attack that set a fuel tank ablaze near the airport perimeter.
The aircraft has since landed safely at Thiruvananthapuram, and passengers are being transferred to the terminal, according to the airport’s public relations office, as reported by ANI.
Drone Strike on Fuel Tank Triggers Temporary Shutdown of Dubai Airport
Dubai authorities confirmed they had brought the fire under control by Monday afternoon. No injuries were reported.
“A drone incident in the vicinity of Dubai International Airport affected one of the fuel tanks,” the Dubai media office stated on X. Road and tunnel links to the airport were temporarily closed by police, and the Emirates airline suspended all departures from Dubai.
A number of inbound flights were diverted to Al Maktoum International Airport, the city’s secondary hub, the Dubai media office added. Authorities did not specify when normal operations were expected to resume.
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