A drone struck near the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the UAE, hitting an external generator and sparking a fire. No injuries were reported, and UAE officials confirmed there were no radiological safety concerns.
UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan launched diplomatic calls with regional counterparts, including Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and the UK, to discuss the incident and its implications for regional stability.
What happened at Barakah
The Barakah Nuclear Power Plant is the first operational nuclear facility in the Arab world. It sits on the Gulf coast in Abu Dhabi’s western region and is central to the UAE’s broader energy diversification strategy.
The drone attack caused a fire in an external generator but did not damage the plant’s core infrastructure. UAE officials were quick to clarify that radiation safety was never compromised.
