A drone strike caused a fire outside the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in Abu Dhabi, according to reports, with no injuries or safety impact at the facility itself.
The Barakah plant, the UAE’s sole nuclear power facility, sits on the country’s western coast near the Saudi border. It represents a cornerstone of the Emirates’ push to diversify its energy portfolio beyond hydrocarbons.
What we know so far
Reports indicate the fire broke out outside the plant’s perimeter following a drone strike, with UAE authorities stating there were no injuries and no impact on nuclear safety operations.
A confirmed Iranian drone strike recently hit an oil facility in Fujairah, another emirate on the UAE’s eastern coast, injuring three Indian nationals. During that attack, the UAE military intercepted multiple missiles, signaling a clear escalation in the tempo and ambition of strikes against Emirati assets.
