United Arab Emirates: the explosion of tanker trucks kills three in Abu Dhabi, a drone attack sus – franceinfo

A gigantic fire broke out in Abu Dhabi on Monday, January 17, causing the“explosion” of three tank trucks carrying fuel. The official record is three dead and six “light to moderate” injuries. According to the police in the capital of the United Arab Emirates, the explosion and the fire “probably” been caused by “drones”, from “flying objects” being “fallen down” at the affected sites.

Yemen’s Houthi rebels at the same time warned that they would make a “important announcement” in the next few hours about a “major military operation in the United Arab Emirates”, according to a tweet from their military spokesperson, Yahya Saree. Internet users have posted videos on social networks.

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – An industrial area in Abu Dhabi was the target of a drone attack on Monday morning. Three tank trucks exploded, causing no casualties. Houthi rebels, based in Yemen, claim responsibility for the aerial incursion (i24). pic.twitter.com/DdzVKiVohv

— The Globe (@TheGlobe_info) January 17, 2022

The explosion took place “near ADNOC storage tanks”, the Abu Dhabi Oil Company, and the‘”minor fire” in “the new construction area of ​​Abu Dhabi International Airport”. The two incidents did not cause any “significant damage”, according to WAM, adding that the authorities had launched a “extensive investigation”. The Emirates are members of the Saudi-led military coalition that has been operating in Yemen since 2015 to support government forces against the Houthis, Iran-backed insurgents.