UAV

UAV event in Dubai, Dubai - Palm Jumeirah area, United Arab Emirates on Sun 8th March 2026

8th March 2026

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On 8 March 2026, Iranian forces (coded as IRGC by default) launched an unspecified number of one-way drones that directly impacted the 23 Marina Tower in Dubai - Palm Jumeirah (Sector 3, Dubai), causing a fire and damage to a nearby car. Casualties unknown.

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United Arab Emirates (ARE)

Dubai ( Dubai - Palm Jumeirah area )

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