What is the UAE’s Barakah nuclear plant, nearly hit by a drone?
Summary
A drone attack caused a fire near the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) but did not affect the plant’s operations or cause injuries. The UAE condemned the attack, intercepted additional drones, and warned it will protect its security by all means while no group has claimed responsibility.Key Facts
- Barakah is the UAE’s only nuclear power plant, located in Al Dhafra, Abu Dhabi.
- The plant started construction in 2012, and its first reactor began working in 2021.
- Barakah has four reactors, each producing 1,400 megawatts enough to power about 1 million homes.
- It generates about 25% of the UAE’s electricity needs and saves millions of tons of carbon emissions yearly.
- A drone caused a fire at an electrical generator outside the plant’s inner area but did not affect radiation levels or operations.
- The UAE’s Ministry of Defence said two more drones were intercepted; the drones came from the western border.
- UAE authorities condemned the attack and said they will respond to any threats according to international law.
- An adviser to the UAE president suggested Iran or its allied armed groups might be responsible, though no official blame was assigned publicly.
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