2022 Abu Dhabi attack

2022 Abu Dhabi attack
Part of Terrorism in the United Arab Emirates and Yemeni Civil War
LocationAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Date17 January 2022 (2022-01-17) (2 years ago)
14:29 – 14:50 (UTC+4:00)
TargetFuel trucks and airport infrastructure
Attack type
Drone attack
WeaponsDrones, ballistic missiles, cruise missiles
Deaths3[1]
Injured6
Perpetrators Houthis

The 2022 Abu Dhabi attack was an attack against three oil tanker trucks and an under construction airport extension infrastructure in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates conducted by the Houthi movement using drones and missiles.[2][3][4] Although several missiles and drones were intercepted, 3 civilians were killed and 6 were injured by a drone attack.

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  2. ^ Charbel, Mallo; Alkhaldi, Celine (January 17, 2022). "3 killed in suspected Houthi drone attack in Abu Dhabi". CNN. Archived from the original on 2023-10-30. Retrieved 2022-01-17.
  3. ^ "Egypt condemns Houthi terrorist attack on UAE after 3 killed in oil tanker explosions – Foreign Affairs – Egypt". Ahram Online. Archived from the original on 2020-01-02. Retrieved 2022-01-17.
  4. ^ Al-Shamahi, Abubakr. "What is behind the Houthi attacks in the UAE?". Al Jazeera. Archived from the original on 2022-01-17. Retrieved 2022-01-17.