interception
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Saudi Aramco’s Ras Tanura oil refinery was partially closed External link after being hit by debris following the interception of two drones, Saudi Press Agency reported, citing a source at the Ministry of Energy.
From Barron's
We have heard some of the bangs, some of the interceptions of what is going on over Dubai.
From BBC
On Saturday, officials said debris from an "aerial interception" caused a fire in a berth at the port, which is the world's ninth busiest.
From BBC
Also in Dubai, debris from an "aerial interception" caused a fire in a berth at the Jebel Ali deep sea port - the world's ninth busiest.
From BBC
Falling debris from an interception also set off a blaze at Dubai's Jebel Ali port, which hosts US warships and is capable of handling aircraft carriers.
From Barron's
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