Air defence intercepts rattle buildings in Doha’s West Bay

Air defences in Qatar fired to intercept incoming strikes over Doha, rattling buildings as loud booms echoed across the city, CNN journalists report on the ground.

The initial intercepts began around 11:55 a.m. local time (03:55 a.m. ET). Video footage captured by CNN showed smoke rising in the sky where the interceptions occurred.

Two additional rounds of interceptions followed shortly thereafter.

CNN staff in Doha reported that no emergency alerts were issued prior to the barrage.

By Vafa Guliyeva