Drone Strike Ignites Blaze at Major Abu Dhabi Oil Field

Officials in Abu Dhabi confirmed Monday that an unmanned aircraft attack sparked a fire at the massive Shah oil and gas facility. No casualties have been reported from the incident at one of the world's largest energy fields.

Officials in Abu Dhabi confirmed Monday that a blaze erupted at a major oil and gas facility following an unmanned aircraft strike, with no casualties reported thus far, according to the emirate’s media office.

The incident occurred at the Shah energy complex, which ranks among the globe’s most significant facilities of its type and sits approximately 180 kilometers (111.85 miles) southwest of Abu Dhabi.

Authorities were actively responding to the situation at the facility on Monday, working to address the fire caused by the aerial attack.

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