During the night of the 28th in the United Arab Emirates, a series of intercepting booms rang out, and city air defense systems entered a high-intensity operating state.
Reporter Wang Yin: The UAE internal affairs department issued multiple security alerts, reminding local residents that there is a missile threat and urging everyone to immediately head to safe buildings to take refuge, while staying away from doors, windows and open areas. At the same time, multiple explosions were also heard in the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi, and local residents also received the same security alert push.
Reporter Wang Yin: Earlier, the UAE Defense Department confirmed that so far, the UAE has successfully intercepted 137 missiles and 209 drones coming from Iran. Some of these have fallen into UAE territorial waters, and this missile and drone attack has caused some property damage in the area. In addition to the missile and drone attacks, I have also heard the sound of fighter planes flying through the air many times over the past few hours here in Dubai.
Reporter Wang Yin: From the night of the 28th, the frequency of attacks in Dubai has clearly increased. The courtyard in front of a hotel on the famous Palm Jumeirah has been affected and started fires. Several shopping malls in Dubai had emergency evacuation of customers and shop owners during the night of the 28th.
Reporter Wang Yin: We learned that Dubai International Airport has also been affected. Video streaming online shows thick smoke appearing inside Terminal T3, and traces of damage to some buildings can be seen.
Reporter Wang Yin: In addition, on the night of the 28th, a missile intercept was also successfully carried out near a landmark building in Dubai, the world‘s tallest building, the Khalifa Tower. Video footage showed that the intercept position was very close to the Khalifa Tower. In addition, there was also a landmark building in Dubai, the Yacht Hotel, which we are familiar with, which was also attacked earlier and caused a fire.
Reporter Wang Yin: The ongoing attacks can be said to have caused a certain degree of panic in Dubai. For example, when our phones received the security alert push just now, many guests in this hotel where I am rushed to the lobby to take refuge. Currently, the situation in the UAE is still developing further, and we will continue to pay attention. (Reporter Wang Yin)