UAE Says Drone Strike Caused Fire Outside Barakah Nuclear Plant
The UAE said the fire caused no injuries or radiological release, and the nuclear regulator said all units are operating normally.
- On Sunday, May 17, 2026, a drone strike hit an electrical generator outside the inner perimeter of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in Abu Dhabi, causing a fire. Authorities confirmed no injuries occurred and essential systems remained operational.
- The UAE has faced repeated drone and missile attacks targeting civilian and energy infrastructure since the February 28, 2026 war between the United States and Iran began. This strike reflects heightened regional tensions amid the ongoing conflict.
- IAEA Director-General Rafael Mariano Grossi expressed "grave concern," stating "military activity that threatens nuclear safety is unacceptable." One reactor briefly relied on emergency diesel generators, though radiological safety levels remained normal.
- Investigating the source of the attack, Emirati authorities said no group claimed responsibility and the UAE did not publicly blame any party. The United Arab Emirates Foreign Ministry emphasized it "will not tolerate any threat to its security and sovereignty."
- The incident underscores how fragile the U.S.-Iran ceasefire remains as diplomatic efforts stall. Observers fear renewed conflict could reignite, destabilizing the region and critical energy routes through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Somalia: Somaliland Condemns Strike Near UAE's Barakah Nuclear Facility
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Arab states condemn drone strike near UAE nuclear plant
Capitals, May 18 (SANA) Several Arab countries and regional organizations condemned the drone attack near the Barakah nuclear power plant in Abu Dhabi’s Al Dhafra region. Oman’s Foreign Ministry said Monday it condemned the drone strike and reaffirmed solidarity with the UAE in measures aimed at protecting its security and territorial integrity. In a statement posted on X, the ministry reiterated Oman’s opposition to “all hostile and escalatory …
In a drone attack in the United Arab Emirates, a fire broke out in the area of a nuclear power plant.
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