Iranian drone hits Dubai airport

According to reports from Al Jazeera, Reuters, and local UAE sources on February 28, 2026, a drone, reportedly a Shahed-136 model, struck Dubai International Airport (DXB). The impact occurred in the cargo terminal or parking area, prompting passenger and staff evacuations and the closure of some terminals, according to reports.

In response, Dubai's airspace has been partially blocked, flights have been canceled or rerouted, and official sources have not yet clarified information about casualties or damage. This incident is perceived as part of Iran's retaliatory strikes against targets in the UAE following U.S.-Israeli bombings of Iran.

Earlier, the airline Belavia reported that its flight from Minsk to Dubai, scheduled for March 1, 2026, was canceled due to the closure of UAE airspace and the unstable regional situation.

Context

Following a series of U.S.-Israeli strikes on targets in Iran, the Persian Gulf has become an arena for mutual retaliatory attacks, including Iranian drones targeting territories in the UAE.