Report: Deadly Drone Attack At Abu Dhabi Airport

Yemen's Houthi rebels are claiming responsibility for the explosion at Abu Dhabi Airport.

Three people dead after an explosion in Abu Dhabi.

At least three people were killed and at least six were wounded when three oil tanker exploded at Abu Dhabi International Airport. My thoughts are with the families of the three people who have died and with the people who have been injured.

Yemen's Iranian-backed Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for the attack, and authorities have not offered any suspects. They have claimed responsibility for attacks that the officials of the United Arab Emirates never took place.

There were small flying objects that fell in the areas that caused the explosion and fire, according to officials in Abu Dhabi state. The police claim that there is no significant damage from the fire.

The incident is said to have taken place near the extension of the international airport, so it is possible that it was near the new Midfield Terminal, which has been under construction for years. The death count could have been much higher if this had happened near the active airport terminal.

The airport is once again accepting arrivals and departures as usual, so it doesn't seem like there will be any long-term impacts from this. There are some videos of the incident.

The bottom line.

There was a fire and explosion at Abu Dhabi Airport, which resulted in three deaths and six injuries. Initial reports suggest that oil tanker were targeted, and that it may have been a drone attack. Yemen's Houthi rebels are taking credit for the attack, though it is not certain if that is true.

I am curious to see if we ever fully learn what happens, because the United Arab Emirates tends to downplay events like this. The authorities are describing the fire as minor. The video footage makes the fire look significant.