2 Indians among 3 killed in possible drone attack in Abu Dhabi

The Yemen-based Houthi group has claimed responsibility for the attack. The blast, according to UAE authorities, might have been caused by a drone. 

Two Indians were among three killed in blasts on fuel trucks in Abu Dhabi on Monday afternoon, January 17. The third person killed was a Pakistani national. The blast, according to the UAE authorities, might have been caused by a drone attack, a report iin the Indian Express says.

The Indian Embassy in United Arab Emirates has confirmed that it has been informed about the death of two Indians in the blast.

The embassy tweeted, “UAE authorities have informed that the explosion at Mussafah, near ADNOC’s storage tanks, has led to 3 casualties, which includes 2 Indian nationals. The Mission @IndembAbuDhabi is in close touch with concerned UAE authorities for further details.”

ADNOC is the acronym for Abu Dhabi National Oil Company.

According to a Reuters report, the Abu Dhabi Police said in a statement that “initial investigations found parts of a small plane at both sites that could possibly have been a drone that could have caused the explosion and the fire”, adding that there was “significant damage”.

The Yemen-based Houthi group has claimed responsibility for the attack. Its military spokesman said the group launched a military operation “deep in the UAE” and would announce details in coming hours. 

Further details are awaited.

Indians comprise the largest ethnic group in the UAE, with an expatriate community of around 3.5 million. They account for nearly 30 per cent of the country’s population, and constitute about 15 per cent of the diaspora in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, according to the Indian Embassy in UAE.

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