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A drone has struck the SAMREF refinery in Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea port city of Yanbu, marking another escalation in the widening conflict’s impact on Gulf energy infrastructure. Saudi officials said the damage is being assessed, while separate industry reporting indicated the impact appeared limited. Yanbu Refinery Drone Attack Saudi authorities said the drone hit […]
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An Emirates flight from Chennai to Dubai was forced to return to India after a drone-related security incident disrupted operations at Dubai International Airport. The incident highlighted the growing effect of regional tensions on commercial aviation, with passengers on Gulf routes facing delays, diversions and sudden schedule changes. Emirates Chennai To Dubai Flight
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Operations at the UAE’s Shah gas field have been suspended after a drone attack, adding to the growing pressure on Gulf energy infrastructure during the ongoing regional conflict. The disruption is significant because Shah is one of the UAE’s key gas production assets, and the latest incident has increased concerns about supply security, industrial continuity […]
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A fire broke out near Dubai International Airport early on March 16 after a drone-related incident damaged a fuel tank in the vicinity of the airport, leading authorities to temporarily suspend flight operations as a precaution. Officials later said the fire had been brought under control and no injuries were reported. Dubai Airport Fire After […]
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A drone-related fire at the UAE’s Fujairah oil hub led to a temporary suspension of some oil-loading operations, adding fresh pressure to regional energy markets as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz remain high. The fire was later brought under control, and no injuries were reported, but the disruption once again highlighted the vulnerability of […]
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Afghanistan carried out retaliatory drone strikes targeting a Pakistani military installation in Kohat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, marking a sharp escalation in tensions between the two neighbouring countries. Afghan officials said the operation was launched in response to recent Pakistani airstrikes inside Afghanistan that reportedly caused civilian casualties. Afghanistan Drone
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A drone strike hit a US diplomatic facility in Baghdad’s Green Zone, marking a fresh escalation in the regional fallout from the Iran war. The attack targeted a heavily fortified diplomatic compound in the Iraqi capital, raising new concerns about the security of American personnel and facilities in Iraq as tensions spread beyond Iran’s borders. […]
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Russia temporarily closed multiple international airports in and around Moscow following a wave of Ukrainian drone attacks targeting the capital and nearby regions. Authorities said the measures were taken to ensure passenger safety as air defence systems responded to incoming drones. Moscow Airports Closed Amid Drone Attacks Russian aviation authorities suspended