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
