UAE says Habshan gas site suffers 'significant damage'

Authorities in Abu Dhabi said significant damage occurred at Habshan gas facilities after falling debris from an intercepted aerial threat caused fires at the site.

“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 the situation under control,” the Abu Dhabi Media Office said on Friday in a post on X.

“Significant damage has occurred at the facilities and an assessment is ongoing,” it added.