Drone intercepted near Abu Dhabi Airport; debris causes fatality

Sunday, 1 March 2026 04:30

By ARN News Staff

Authorities in Abu Dhabi are responding to an incident after a drone targeting Zayed International Airport was intercepted.

Officials say debris from the interception resulted in the death of one Asian national and injuries to seven others.

The public is urged to avoid circulating rumours and to rely only on official sources.

Authorities in Abu Dhabi are responding to an incident resulting from the interception of a drone that targeted Zayed International Airport. The interception led to falling debris, which resulted in one fatality of an Asian national and seven injuries.
— ABU DHABI AIRPORTS مطارات أبوظبي (@ad_airports) March 1, 2026

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