UAE Oil Industrial Zone Attacked by Iranian Drones, 3 Injured
Authorities in the United Arab Emirates reported today that the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone in the eastern part of the country was attacked by Iranian drones, causing a fire and injuring three Indian nationals. The UAE Ministry of Defense also announced the interception of three missiles from Iran over its airspace, with one falling into the sea.
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(Central News Agency Abu Dhabi 4th Comprehensive Foreign Report) Authorities in the United Arab Emirates stated today that the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone in the eastern part of the country was attacked by Iranian drones, causing a fire and injuring three Indian nationals.
According to a report by CNN, local authorities in Fujairah issued a statement saying that the civil defense team had begun extinguishing the fire and was continuously working to control it, and all three injured individuals were sent to the hospital for treatment.
The UAE Ministry of Defense also announced earlier that it had intercepted three missiles from Iran over its territorial waters, with another missile falling into the sea.
This is the first time the United Arab Emirates has announced the interception of missiles fired by Iran since it claimed about a month ago that there were no threats to its airspace.
The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned Iran, stating that it had once again attacked the country's civilian facilities and targets with missiles and drones.
The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated in a statement that this attack was a "dangerous escalation" and an "unacceptable infringement," directly threatening the UAE's national security, stability, and territorial integrity, and violating international law and the UN Charter. (Translators: Kao Chao-fen/Editors: Chen Yen-chun) 1150505
Central News Agency
(Central News Agency Abu Dhabi 4th Comprehensive Foreign Report) Authorities in the United Arab Emirates stated today that the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone in the eastern part of the country was attacked by Iranian drones, causing a fire and injuring three Indian nationals.
According to a report by CNN, local authorities in Fujairah issued a statement saying that the civil defense team had begun extinguishing the fire and was continuously working to control it, and all three injured individuals were sent to the hospital for treatment.
The UAE Ministry of Defense also announced earlier that it had intercepted three missiles from Iran over its territorial waters, with another missile falling into the sea.
This is the first time the United Arab Emirates has announced the interception of missiles fired by Iran since it claimed about a month ago that there were no threats to its airspace.
The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned Iran, stating that it had once again attacked the country's civilian facilities and targets with missiles and drones.
The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated in a statement that this attack was a "dangerous escalation" and an "unacceptable infringement," directly threatening the UAE's national security, stability, and territorial integrity, and violating international law and the UN Charter. (Translators: Kao Chao-fen/Editors: Chen Yen-chun) 1150505