Abu Dhabi, December 25, 2021, SPA -- The United Arab Emirates expressed today its strong condemnation and denunciation of the crime of targeting Samtah Governorate, Jazan Region, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by the Houthi terrorist militia with a projectile, which resulted in killing two people and injuring a number of civilians. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the UAE expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy for the victims of this cowardly act, and its wishes of a speedy recovery for the injured. The ministry said that this attack on Samtah Governorate, which resulted in casualties and caused several injuries, represents a serious escalation and a cowardly act that calls for taking all necessary measures to protect civilian facilities and civilians from the Houthi threats. The ministry also reiterated UAE's full solidarity with the Kingdom and support for all measures it takes to preserve its security and the safety of its citizens and residents. The statement stressed that the security of the UAE and the security of the Kingdom are inseparable and that any threat or danger facing the Kingdom is considered a threat to the security and stability of the UAE. --SPA 19:18 LOCAL TIME 16:18 GMT 0027 www.spa.gov.sa/w1669779