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Abu Dhabi Terror Attack Response: Saudi-Led Coalition Launches Attack On Houthi Rebels In Yemen Capital
On Monday, 3 fuel tankers exploded in Abu Dhabi which caused 3 deaths and 6 injuries. Another minor fire was reported near Abu Dhabi international airport.
On Monday evening, UAE’s His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation released a statement, condemning the Houthi militia’s targeting of civilian areas and facilities on UAE soil.
“We reiterate that those responsible for this unlawful targeting of our country will be held accountable.”
In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation stated that the UAE reserves the right to respond to these terrorist attacks and criminal escalation, describing them as crimes committed in flagrant violation of international law.
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation also expressed its sincere condolences to the families of the deceased, and wishes for a speedy recovery to the injured
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In the wake of the attacks, the Saudi-led coalition fighting Houthis in Yemen launched air strikes targeting the Yemeni capital
Arab Coalition in #Yemen says its air forces have carried out 24-hour air operations over #Sanaa and F-15 attack aircraft destroyed two ballistic missile launchers that were used in Monday's attacks pic.twitter.com/DUbixoULNj
— AlEkhbariya News (@EKHNews_EN) January 17, 2022
Joint forces also intercepted 8 bomb-laden drones that were launched towards the Kingdom
The Joint Forces Command of the Coalition has intercepted a total of (8) bomb-laden drones that were launched towards the Kingdom to deliberately and systematically target civilians and civilian objects.#EKHNews_EN pic.twitter.com/6oyUVmto9c
— AlEkhbariya News (@EKHNews_EN) January 17, 2022
International powers including Saudi, the UK, the US, Greece, France, Jordan, Morocco, Bahrain and the UN Chief strongly condemn the attack on civilian facilities which are being named as Iran-backed Houthi with hostilities which threaten regional and international security
United States strongly condemns Houthi terrorist attack on civil facilities in UAE#WamNews https://t.co/1MMvTnq1qm pic.twitter.com/J4Iq0XCzEL
— WAM English (@WAMNEWS_ENG) January 17, 2022
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