Drone strike sparks fire on perimeter of UAE’s Barakah nuclear power plant
Summary
A drone attack caused a fire near the Barakah nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates but did not affect the plant’s operations or radiation levels. The UAE’s Defense Ministry said its air defenses stopped two drones, while a third hit a generator; the origin of the drones is under investigation.Key Facts
- The fire occurred on the outside of the Barakah nuclear plant’s perimeter in the Al Dhafra region.
- No injuries were reported, and radiation levels remained normal.
- The UAE’s nuclear regulator confirmed all plant units are operating normally.
- The UAE Defense Ministry said three drones were involved; two were intercepted, one hit a generator.
- The drones were reportedly launched from the “western border,” but more details are being investigated.
- The International Atomic Energy Agency said one reactor briefly used emergency power due to the incident.
- The UAE has faced multiple Iranian drone and missile attacks since the US and Israel began strikes against Iran.
- Despite a ceasefire between the US and Iran, drone attacks on the UAE have continued recently.
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