Abu Dhabi, Jan. 17, 2022, SPA -- Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the United Arab Emirates, affirmed that the UAE condemns the Houthi militia's targeting of civilian areas and facilities on UAE soil today, reiterating that those responsible for this unlawful targeting of the country will be held accountable. According to WAM, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation stated that the UAE reserves the right to respond to these terrorist attacks and criminal escalation, describing them as crimes committed in flagrant violation of international law. The UAE ministry said that the terrorist militia has carried out a cowardly act to spread terrorism and chaos in the region in order to achieve its illegal aims and objectives. It called on the international community to strongly condemn and denounce these terrorist acts that target civilians and civilian facilities. --SPA 21:15 LOCAL TIME 18:15 GMT 0036 www.spa.gov.sa/w1679544