UAE drone causes a fire in a shopping centre
In Sharjah (UAE), a Shahed attack drone crashed into a shopping mall with visitors.
As a result of the incident, a fire broke out in the building. Emergency services are working at the scene.
Possible victims
According to preliminary reports, there may be people under the rubble. There is no official confirmation of the number of people injured or killed.
Rescuers are conducting a search and rescue operation.
The situation is being clarified
The UAE authorities have not yet released detailed official information on the causes of the incident and the extent of the damage.
The circumstances of the incident and the exact number of victims are being clarified.
Context.
Amid a sharp escalation in the Middle East, the Gulf countries are stepping up security measures.
Experts warn of the risk of expanding the geography of attacks in the region.






