UAE Says Drone Attack Causes Fire in Refinery Zone The United Arab Emirates reported a fire at a facility in the Ruwais industrial zone, which houses its largest oil refinery, following a drone strike. The Abu Dhabi Media Office confirmed the incident but did not specify the exact location of the affected facility. The event occurred on March 10, 2026, at 11:40 AM UTC. Authorities have not provided further details about the cause of the fire or the extent of the damage. The Ruwais refinery and petrochemical complex, a key component of the UAE's energy infrastructure, has been a focal point of security concerns in recent years due to its strategic importance. The incident highlights the ongoing risks posed by drone attacks to critical infrastructure in the region. The facility in question is part of the Ruwais industrial zone, a major hub for oil refining and petrochemical production. While the UAE has not disclosed the specific facility involved in the fire, the area is known for hosting several high-profile industrial projects. The attack marks another incident in a series of security threats targeting energy infrastructure in the Gulf, raising questions about the effectiveness of current countermeasures. Officials have not yet commented on the possibility of sabotage or the involvement of any specific group. The fire broke out shortly after the drone strike, though the exact sequence of events remains unclear. Emergency services were dispatched to the site, and efforts to contain the blaze are ongoing. The UAE has not released information about the number of personnel involved in the response or the potential impact on operations at the refinery.#united_arab_emirates #abu_dhabi_media_office #ruwais_industrial_zone #drone_attack #energy_infrastructure
Drone Attack Targets UAE's Musaffah Fuel Tank Terminal, No Operational Impact A fire broke out after the Musaffah fuel tank terminal in the United Arab Emirates was struck by a drone, according to Abu Dhabi media office statements. The incident did not disrupt operations at the facility, which is managed by Abu Dhabi National Oil Company. Authorities swiftly contained the situation, with no injuries reported. The Musaffah terminal, a key hub for fuel distribution, operates a facility from which fuel is transported by trucks. A 1,600-kilometre pipeline network also delivers finished products across Abu Dhabi. The attack followed a 2022 incident in which Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis targeted the same facility during their conflict with the Saudi-led coalition. The drone strike at Musaffah occurred amid a broader escalation of attacks in the region. Earlier on Monday, Saudi Arabia’s state oil company Aramco shut down its Ras Tanura refinery after it was hit by a drone. This incident marked an apparent escalation of strikes attributed to Tehran, in response to a U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran. QatarEnergy also announced a halt in LNG production and related activities due to attacks on facilities in Ras Laffan. The company cited security concerns stemming from the ongoing regional tensions. The incidents highlight the growing vulnerability of critical infrastructure to drone attacks, raising concerns about the stability of energy operations in the Middle East. While the UAE’s Musaffah terminal remained operational, the broader context of targeted strikes underscores the heightened risks faced by energy sectors in the region.#qatarenergy #abu_dhabi_media_office #abu_dhabi_national_oil_company #musaffah_fuel_tank_terminal #yemen_houthis
