UAE says fuel truck blast kills three, Yemeni Houthis claim attack

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Two Indian nationals and one Pakistani were killed in the suspected drone attack. Three transport tankers caught fire at the facility, while another fire was sparked at an extension of Abu Dhabi International Airport. Police said that while an investigation was underway, preliminary findings indicated there were small flying objects, possibly belonging to drones, that fell in the two areas.

4 months ago

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Times of India

UAE: Drone attack on fuel carrying tankers at Abu Dhabi Airport, Yemen's Houthis claim responsibility

Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi movement said on Monday it had carried out an attack on the United Arab Emirates after authorities in the Gulf state reported two fires in the capital Abu Dhabi that were possibly caused by drones. Abu Dhabi police said three fuel tanker trucks had exploded in the industrial Musaffah area near storage facilities of oil firm ADNOC and that a fire broke out at a construction site at Abu Dhabi International Airport. "Ini…

4 months ago·Mumbai, India

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Reuters

UAE says it suspects drones caused Abu Dhabi fires, Yemen Houthis claim attack

DUBAI -Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi movement said on Monday it had carried out an attack on the United Arab Emirates after authorities in the Gulf state reported two fires in the capital Abu Dhabi that were possibly caused by drones. Abu Dhabi police said three fuel tanker trucks had exploded in the industrial Musaffah area near storage facilities of oil firm ADNOC and that a fire broke

4 months ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

Drones may be behind explosions on three oil tankers, say Abu Dhabi police

Police also suspect involvement of drones in ‘minor’ fire at emirate’s main airport on Monday

4 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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News18 India

Two Indians Among 3 Killed in Houthi Drone Attack in Abu Dhabi, Six Others Injured: Report

Abu Dhabi police described the airport fire as minor and said it took place at an extension of Abu Dhabi's main international airport still under construction.

4 months ago·India

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CBC News

Drone attack in Abu Dhabi kills 3, wounds 6

A drone attack by Yemen's Houthi rebels targeting a key oil facility in Abu Dhabi killed three people and sparked a separate fire at Abu Dhabi's international airport on Monday, police said.

4 months ago·Canada

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CTV News

Drone attack in Abu Dhabi claimed by Yemen's rebels kills 3

A drone attack claimed by Yemen's Houthi rebels targeting a key oil facility in Abu Dhabi killed three people on Monday and sparked a fire at Abu Dhabi's international airport.

4 months ago·Toronto, Canada

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