Al Salam Naval Base In Abu Dhabi Targeted By Iranian Drones No Casualties

(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) The attack caused a fire in two containers storing general materials, which was successfully handled by specialised teams

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Two Iranian drones targeted a warehouse at the Al Salam Naval Base in Abu Dhabi on Sunday, the UAE's Ministry of Defence announced.

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The authority said that specialised teams successfully handled the incident. The attack caused a fire in two containers storing general materials, but no human casualties were reported.

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The ministry condemned the targeting in the strongest terms, calling it a blatant act of aggression and a flagrant violation of national sovereignty and international law. It stressed that the UAE reserves its full right to respond to this escalation and take all necessary measures to protect its lands, people, and residents while preserving national sovereignty, security, and stability and safeguarding the country's interests and capabilities.

The Ministry confirmed it is on high alert and ready to address any threats, taking all measures to confront activities that could undermine the nation's security and stability. It emphasised that the safety of citizens, residents, and visitors remains a top priority.

The public was urged to obtain information only from official sources and avoid circulating rumours or unverified reports.

On Day 2 of Iranian strikes, the UAE Air Defence Forces destroyed 20 ballistic missiles, downed 8 into the sea, destroyed 2 cruise missiles, and intercepted 311 drones. Meanwhile, 21 drones reportedly struck civilian targets.

Iranian strikes in the past two days resulted in three fatalities in the UAE among Pakistani, Nepalese, and Bangladeshi expats. The authorities reported 58 cases of minor injuries involving citizens and residents of multiple nationalities, including Emirati, Egyptian, Ethiopian, Filipino, Pakistani, Iranian, Indian, Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan, Azerbaijani, Yemeni, Ugandan, Eritrean, Lebanese, and Afghan.

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