A drone attack on the United Arab Emirates’ Barakah Nuclear Power Plant sent oil prices to their highest level in two weeks, as traders scrambled to price in the possibility that Gulf energy infrastructure could face further strikes.
Brent crude rose more than 1% on the news. The attack targeted an external electrical generator at the facility, located in Abu Dhabi’s Al Dhafra region. No injuries or radiological impact were reported, and UAE officials said essential systems are operating normally.
What happened at Barakah
Three drones were launched from the UAE’s western border. Two were intercepted before reaching their target. The third made it through, striking a generator situated outside the main nuclear plant.
The reactor itself and its safety systems were unharmed, according to UAE officials. The UAE Foreign Ministry labeled the incident a “terrorist attack.” The attack has been attributed to Iran-aligned actors, though the UAE has not officially assigned blame while investigations continue.
