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A drone strike caused a fire at Shah field on Monday night. Abu Dhabi authorities are responding, and no injuries have been reported, the emirate’s media office announced.
Earlier today, civil defence teams in Fujairah responded to a fire in the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone after it was targeted by a drone. No injuries were reported.
Meanwhile, on March 15, a Jordanian national was injured in a fire at the Fujairah Petroleum Industry Zone, caused by debris after interceptions.
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These strikes come amid Iranian attacks on UAE, which officials have termed “blatant and treacherous”. Air defences are working around the clock to intercept drones and missiles, and UAE has confirmed that it has “full readiness” to confront the attacks.
Since the beginning of Iranian attacks on the UAE, air defences have responded to 304 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1,627 drones. The attacks have resulted in seven deaths and 145 injuries, since February 28.
In an earlier Ministry statement, the Emirates clarified that the country possesses “diverse, integrated, and multi-layered air defence systems, capable of countering a full spectrum of aerial threats with high efficiency.”
These include long-, medium-, and short-range systems which provide “comprehensive protection of the nation’s airspace”. The UAE also maintains a “robust strategic stockpile of munitions, ensuring sustained interception and response capabilities over extended periods.”
While UAE calls for de-escalation and stresses dialogue over conflict, the country has maintained that it reserves the right to respond, as Iranian attacks constitute a violation of state sovereignty and international norms.
Source: Khaleej Times