Dubai
Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan declared a state of war after Iran's shelling of the UAE. Dubai airport was temporarily shut down due to a drone attack.
The airline will operate flights from six cities worldwide for passengers with a final destination in Doha. Qatar's airspace remains officially closed.
Air traffic in Dubai resumed after a 30-minute pause due to the threat from Iran. Passengers hid in tunnels, and flights are now returning to normal.
The US and Israel attacked over 3,000 targets in Iran. Persian Gulf countries repel hundreds of missiles and drones.
Dubai International Airport has resumed a limited number of flights after the airspace was closed. Most flights remain canceled or rescheduled, and passengers are advised not to travel to the airport without confirmation.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has received 58 appeals from citizens since February 28 due to the escalation in the Middle East. Airspace remains closed in some countries, but airports in Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, and Oman are operating normally.
Six people were injured in Abu Dhabi by debris from an intercepted drone, and Qatar was hit by a missile. Cyprus reported a security incident near a British airbase amid the war in the Middle East.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine informs about the closure of airspace in Israel, Kuwait, Qatar, UAE, Iran, and Iraq as of March 4. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has received 54 appeals from Ukrainian citizens regarding the escalation of the situation in the region.
Russian propaganda uses events in the Middle East to spread disinformation about Ukraine. The occupiers are spreading fakes about the detention of Ukrainians in Dubai and the destruction of Syrskyi's estate.
A drone crashed into a parking lot near the US Consulate in Dubai, causing a fire. No staff were injured as personnel numbers had been reduced in advance.
The United Arab Emirates is considering military measures to stop Iranian missile and drone attacks on the country. The UAE has suffered the most attacks from Iran since the beginning of the war, even more than Israel.
The US Consulate in Dubai caught fire late Tuesday evening after an Iranian drone strike.
The Embassy of Ukraine in Israel has no data on dead or wounded Ukrainians. There is no need for evacuation, but 25 people, mostly pilgrims and short-term visitors, have applied for assistance.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has offered Middle Eastern countries experts on shooting down Iranian drones. This will happen if the leaders of these countries convince Vladimir Putin to agree to a month-long truce in the war against Ukraine.
A UNESCO World Heritage site, the Golestan Palace in Iran, has been damaged following an American-Israeli strike. The Mirror Throne Hall and museum exhibits had been evacuated earlier.
12 Etihad Airways flights departed from Abu Dhabi, although the airline had announced a suspension of operations. Almost 100,000 people tracked the first plane heading to London.
The Embassy of Ukraine in the UAE urges citizens to urgently fill out registration forms due to the deteriorating security situation. Hotlines are overloaded, so the online form is the primary means of communication.
Saudi Arabia's state oil giant Saudi Aramco has shut down its Ras Tanura refinery after a drone strike. This happened after Tehran launched strikes in the region in response to the US and Israeli attack on Iran.
The conflict with Iran has led to mass cancellations of flights by Emirates and Qatar Airways, causing airline shares to fall. Over 400 flights have been canceled by each airline, and Dubai and Doha airports have suspended operations.
Residents of the Persian Gulf countries awoke to explosions after night attacks, in which Hezbollah intervened in the conflict. Explosions were recorded in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Bahrain, Lebanon, Israel, Kuwait, Iran, and Cyprus.
The United Arab Emirates has closed its embassy in Iran and withdrawn its diplomatic mission. This decision is related to Iranian attacks that hit Dubai airport and other civilian buildings.
The US Central Command has attacked over 1,000 Iranian targets, including command centers and ships. The Iranian regime has also attacked civilians in several countries.
Singer Svitlana Loboda was in Dubai during the Iranian attacks. She published a video from an underground parking lot where she was hiding.
Dubai International Airport ceased operations after a suspected air strike, with over 90% of flights canceled. More than 2,300 flights were canceled in 24 hours, with Emirates and FlyDubai being the most affected.
Iran launched strikes on US military bases in Bahrain, Qatar, UAE, and Kuwait, as well as on the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier. This was in response to a joint US-Israeli military operation against Iran.
Five explosions have been reported in Dubai, with smoke rising from an area near Jebel Ali Port. The cause of the explosions is currently unknown.
On February 28, 40 students were killed and 48 injured in shelling in Iran. Israel and the United States launched a joint attack on Iran, striking the capital Tehran and other cities.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine recommends Ukrainians to refrain from traveling to Israel and Iran due to the escalation of the security situation. Citizens in the region are advised to observe security measures and carry documents.
US military officials warn that a conflict in Iran could cause a shortage of air defense system missiles. This would have consequences not only for Ukraine, but also for Washington's combat plans for potential conflicts with China or Russia.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have released the first footage of Operation "Lion's Roar," during which hundreds of military targets in Iran were attacked. Simultaneously, Israel's air defense system intercepted threats launched from Iran.