The U.S. Embassy in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Feb. 9 warned U.S. citizens of “reports of a possible missile or drone strike” over Abu Dhabi as the UAE blamed an overnight blast on a gas cylinder explosion. Earlier on Wednesday, UAE’s state news agency had reported that Abu Dhabi civil defense teams put out a fire caused by a gas container explosion in a building on Hamdan Street and there were no injuries. The UAE’s U.S. Embassy didn’t elaborate on details about the overnight explosion but asked American citizens to remain vigilant. “There are reports of a possible missile or drone strike having occurred over Abu Dhabi,” the message issued to U.S. citizens in the UAE said. “The Embassy advises U.S. citizens to immediately follow the safety actions listed below and stay alert in case of additional future attacks.” In recent weeks, three missile and drone attacks on …
US Warns American Citizens in UAE of ‘Possible Strike’ After Overnight Explosion
February 9, 2022
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