March 16 (Reuters) - The Dubai Media Office said on Monday that authorities were dealing with a fire resulting from a drone attack in the vicinity of the Dubai International Airport, adding that no injuries were reported.

Flights from Dubai are being delayed or cancelled after UAE airspace was temporarily closed following drone and missile attacks on Tuesday, in a further setback to the region’s attempts to reopen air travel.

The Emirates flight EK24 set off from Edinburgh at 21:26 on Sunday and was due to land in Dubai at 06:49 on Monday. However, as the plane flew over Egypt, flights at Dubai International Airport were suspended following a fire caused by an Iranian drone hitting a fuel tank. The plane was forced to return to Edinburgh.

FBI memo warning that Iran may try to launch drones at California in a seaborne "surprise attack" raised concern Wednesday — but officials tell CBS News there is no known, specific threat underpinning it.

Following the incident, the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority announced a temporary suspension of flights at the airport as a precautionary measure. Flights at Dubai International Airport were temporarily suspended after a drone attack sparked a fire in the vicinity of the airport,

Siverskyi, Chernihiv region, a nighttime drone strike damaged homes, stores, and power lines; nearly 200 households are without power, and the gas supply is disrupted. — Ukrinform.

The attack hit four districts, damaging residential buildings, educational institutions and critical infrastructure, officials said.

Moscow authorities say multiple drones targeted the Russian capital overnight, with air defences claiming to intercept several waves of UAVs.

Turkish drone manufacturer Baykar, best known for the combat-proven Bayraktar TB2, has unveiled its

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