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The Houthi rebels in Yemen are said to be behind the alleged drone attack on the United Arab Emirates. A little later, the Saudi military coalition flies airstrikes in Yemen, which also result in deaths.
Three people were killed in a suspected drone attack on an oil facility in the capital of the United Arab Emirates on Monday.
Now, satellite images reveal the extent of the deadly attack on an oil facility in Abu Dhabi.
The Saudi-led military coalition has begun bombing Houthi locations in the Yemeni capital, Sana’a.
Satellite images have shown the extent of the deadly attack on an oil facility in the capital of the United Arab Emirates. The AP news agency obtained Tuesday’s footage from Planet Labs PBC of smoke rising over a fuel depot owned by state oil company Adnoc. Another picture taken shortly afterwards appeared to show burn marks and white fire suppressant foam used to extinguish the fire.
Thorough investigation has begun
The Yemeni Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for Monday’s alleged drone attack. Adnoc did not respond to questions from the AP news agency about the site and the estimated extent of the damage, but said the attack happened on Monday morning. They are working closely with the responsible authorities to find out the exact cause, and a thorough investigation has begun, it said in a statement.
Two Indian nationals and one Pakistani man were killed in the attack when three tankers exploded, police said. Six other people were reportedly injured. The oil facility is located near an air force base, where American and French forces are also stationed. Another fire affected Abu Dhabi International Airport. The fire at the airport was small, according to police, and blazed at an extension that is still under construction. It was unclear whether it was the new terminal that has been under construction for years. The police spoke of a suspected drone attack.
“Malicious attack on civilian facilities”
The UAE diplomat Anwar Gargash accused the Houthis of a “malicious attack on some civilian facilities”, which the authorities in the capital of the Emirates are dealing with transparently and responsibly. Intrusions into the region’s security by terrorist militias are too weak to affect stability and security, he said.
The Houthi rebels in Yemen said they had launched an attack on the Emirates, which along with other Gulf states are supporting the government in Yemen’s civil war. Houthi spokesman Jahia Sarei spoke of an attack deep in the Emirates. The Adnoc facility is 1,800 kilometers from the Houthi stronghold of Saada. The Houthis have recently suffered military setbacks.
Bombing of Houthi sites in Yemen’s capital
Saudi Arabia condemned Monday’s attack as a “cowardly terrorist attack” that illustrated the dangers posed by the Houthis. Saudi Arabia, along with the US, UN experts and others, have accused Iran of arming the Houthi rebels. The office of South Korean President Moon Jae In, who was on a state visit to the Emirates, said Moon spoke to Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Said Al Nahjan immediately after the attack. The crown prince was quoted in the statement as saying that the attack was expected.
On Tuesday, the Saudi-led military coalition said it had begun bombing Houthi locations in the Yemeni capital, Sana’a. Videos released overnight by the rebels showed damage. The Houthi rebels said at least 12 people were killed. An international aid worker said civilians were among the victims. Although the United Arab Emirates have withdrawn much of their forces from Yemen, they are still active in the conflict and support Yemeni militias fighting the Houthis.
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(DPA/bre)