Debris impact kills one, triggers fires at UAE gas facility
Shafaq News- Abu Dhabi
Debris from an intercepted projectile struck the Habshan gas facilities, killing an Egyptian worker during evacuation and injuring four others, the Abu Dhabi Media Office said on Friday.
The incident sparked fires that caused significant damage to the site, with assessments still underway.
As part of the ongoing follow up to the previously reported incident at Habshan gas facilities, caused by falling debris following the successful interception by air defence systems, authorities confirm that two fires broke out and emergency response teams acted swiftly to bring…
— مكتب أبوظبي الإعلامي (@ADMediaOffice) April 3, 2026
Earlier today, debris also fell in the Ajban area and injured 11 people —six Nepali nationals and five Indian nationals— while one Nepali national sustained critical injuries.
As part of the ongoing follow-up to the previously reported incident in the Ajban area caused by falling debris following the successful interception by air defence systems, authorities confirm that the incident has resulted in minor to moderate injuries sustained by 6…
— مكتب أبوظبي الإعلامي (@ADMediaOffice) April 3, 2026