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Drone Wreckage Hits Abu Dhabi's Etihad Towers, Injuring Multiple

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Drone Wreckage Hits Abu Dhabi's Etihad Towers, Injuring Multiple
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  • Drone wreckage struck Etihad Towers in Abu Dhabi, causing injuries and damage.
  • The incident highlights security vulnerabilities in a major UAE business district.
  • Authorities are investigating the attack's cause and target amid ongoing uncertainty.

According to authorities in Abu Dhabi on X, Etihad Towers in Abu Dhabi was hit by wreckage from a drone attack. The Norwegian embassy in Abu Dhabi is located on the third floor of Etihad Towers. An X post from Abu Dhabi authorities states that the incident caused minor injuries to a woman and her child, as well as minor material damage.

However, the country's media office reports that six people were injured by the remains of an intercepted drone in the capital Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. According to the media office, citizens from Pakistan and Nepal were hit by the drone debris, but all are said to have only sustained moderate or minor injuries. The cause of the drone attack and its intended target remain unknown.

Authorities have not released details about specific damage to the building. The security situation in Abu Dhabi following the attack is unclear.

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