UAE Tells UNSC Yemen’s Houthis Spread Terrorism in Region

On Tuesday, the UAE sent a letter to the United Nations Security Council condemning the Houthi attack on Abu Dhabi, which killed three people, and claiming that the Iran-backed militia "spreads terrorism" in the region.

"The UAE firmly condemns the Houthis' deliberate targeting of civilians and civilian objects, which is a flagrant breach of international law," said Lana Nusseibeh, the UAE's Permanent Representative to the United Nations.

"The Houthis' efforts to spread terrorism and disorder in our region have taken another step forward with this illegal and worrisome escalation. It's another another attempt by the Houthis to disrupt peace and security by exploiting the capabilities they've illegally acquired in defiance of UN sanctions," she added.

Drone attacks in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates capital, resulted in a fire, which ended in the explosion of three petroleum tankers, killing three persons and injuring six more. Another fire broke out near the new Abu Dhabi International Airport construction site.

The Houthi group in Yemen claimed credit for the attack, saying it was carried out "deep in the UAE."

"The UAE urges on the Security Council to speak with one voice and join in firmly and unambiguously denouncing these terrorist attacks, which were carried out in flagrant violation of international law," Nusseibeh said.

The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation said in a statement,“we condemn the Houthi militia's targeting of civilian areas and facilities on UAE soil today. We reiterate that those responsible for this unlawful targeting of our country will be held accountable."

The UAE reserves the right to respond to these terrorist attacks and criminal escalation, according to the statement, describing them as crimes done in blatant violation of international law.

According to the ministry, the terrorist militia committed a heinous crime by spreading terrorism and disorder in the region to fulfil its illegal goals and objectives. It urged the international community to condemn and denounce terrorist attacks that target civilians and civilian infrastructure.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation also conveyed its heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and wished the injured a fast recovery.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres "condemns" a suspected drone attack in Abu Dhabi that killed three people Monday and called on "all parties to exercise maximum restraint and prevent any escalation," his spokesman said.

"Attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure are prohibited by international humanitarian law," Stephane Dujarric added in comments to reporters after the attack.

The European Union has condemned the Houthi strike on the UAE, calling it "unacceptable" to harm civilians.

The despicable terrorist act that targeted public facilities and territory in the UAE on Monday has been condemned by Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs in "the harshest terms."

In the face of all challenges to the UAE's security and stability, the Kingdom reiterated its unwavering support.

A Saudi foreign ministry statement said that this terrorist act, which the Houthis are responsible for, "reaffirms the danger of this terrorist group and its threat to security, peace, and stability in the region and the world."

Through its leadership of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen, the Kingdom stated that it will continue to oppose any Houthi terrorist attempts and actions.

The Kingdom expressed its heartfelt condolences and sympathies to the victims' families, as well as the Emirati government and people, and wished all those injured in the incident a swift recovery.

The terrorist Houthi militia's launch of explosive-laden drones on Abu Dhabi has also been harshly condemned by Bahrain.

The Foreign Affairs Ministry said in a statement carried by Bahrain News Agency that the cowardly terrorist attack, which killed three civilians and injured others, violates international humanitarian law and all other international laws, and is a blatant attack on the sovereignty of the United Arab Emirates, reflecting the terrorist Houthi militias' insistence on continuing their cowardly criminal attacks.

The Ministry stated that the Kingdom stands with the United Arab Emirates and will support any steps taken by the UAE to combat such despicable assaults.

The Ministry also urged the international community to take action against the militias, claiming that their hostile actions prove that they are a terrorist organisation posing a severe threat to the region's stability and security.

The Omani Foreign Ministry has reaffirmed its support for the Emirati efforts to ensure security and stability.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a statement on Monday denouncing and condemning the incident on the United Arab Emirates territory, which resulted in the deaths and injuries of a number of people, and reiterating the Sultanate of Oman's firm stance against violence and civilian targeting.

In a statement issued on Monday, the Kuwaiti Foreign Ministry said the attack is a "deliberate attempt" by the Houthis to violate the basic principles of international laws and conventions.

"Kuwait firmly stands alongside the UAE and backs all measures the Gulf Arab state takes to protect its security and stability," the statement added.

The despicable terrorist drone strike by the Houthi militia on civilian facilities in the United Arab Emirates on Monday, which resulted in the deaths of three civilians and the injuries of others, has been strongly condemned by Kuwait.

Qatar has strongly condemned and denounced the attacks in the United Arab Emirates that targeted civilian areas and resulted in deaths and injuries.

The Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement on Monday that targeting civilian installations and critical infrastructure is a terrorist act that breaches all international conventions and regulations.

The ministry expressed the condolences of the State of Qatar to the families of the victims and its wishes of a speedy recovery for the injured and of safety and stability for the government and people of the United Arab Emirates.

The Arab Parliament has strongly condemned the terrorist Houthi militia’s launch of booby-trapped drones towards Abu Dhabi, UAE, killing three civilians and injuring others.

In a statement issued on Monday, the Arab Parliament reiterated that the attack represents a cowardly terrorist aggression, a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law and all international laws, and a blatant attack on the sovereignty of the UAE. The hostile attack also demonstrates the insistence of the terrorist Houthi militias to continue their cowardly criminal behavior, said the statement.

The Arab Parliament reaffirmed its support for the United Arab Emirates and all measures it will take to combat these cowardly acts of sabotage, while also urging the international community to take firm action against these militias, whose criminal acts confirm that they are a terrorist organisation posing a serious threat to the region's security and stability.

The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has strongly denounced the Houthi attack on civilian areas and facilities in the United Arab Emirates on Monday.

The OIC criticised the Houthi Militia's continued illegal actions against civic facilities, which are in violation of international law and norms.

The OIC Secretary General Hussein Ibrahim Taha expressed his strong condemnation of this heinous attack, reiterating the OIC's position in support of the UAE and all the measures it's taking to protect its territories and security.

ADNOC has also issued a statement on incident at Mussafah Fuel Depot.

"At approximately 10:00 AM this morning, an incident occurred at our Mussafah Fuel Depot in Abu Dhabi which resulted in the outbreak of a fir," the statement from ADNOC says.

"Emergency response teams, including civil defence, fire and ambulance responders as well as an ADNOC emergency response team quickly attended the scene, and the fire was brought under control and extinguished."

ADNOC is deeply saddened to confirm that three colleagues have died.

A further six colleagues were injured and received immediate specialist medical care.

Professional support teams are supporting the families of all those who have been impacted.

At this time, the entire ADNOC family extends its deepest sympathy to the family and friends of our colleagues who died this morning.

"We are working closely with the relevant authorities to determine the exact cause and a detailed investigation has commenced," the statement concluded.