DUBAI: The UAE said on Tuesday that the drones that targeted its nuclear plant last week came from Iraq — from where Iranian-backed groups have launched several attacks since the Middle East war began. On Sunday, an unclaimed drone struck an electrical generator near the Arab world’s only nuclear power plant in Barakah in the emirate of Abu Dhabi, triggering a fire but causing no injuries nor radiation leak. Two other drones had been intercepted. Barakah is near the Saudi border and Qatar and the strike raised fears of consequences across the Gulf.
UAE says drones targeting Barakah nuclear plant came from Iraq
Defense ministry says the ongoing investigation has confirmed that the three drones used in the attack all originated from Iraqi territory
Six drones in total targeted the UAE over a 48 hour period
May 19, 2026 14:37
DUBAI: The UAE said on Tuesday that the drones that targeted its nuclear plant last week came from Iraq — from where Iranian-backed groups have launched several attacks since the Middle East war began.
UAE says drones targeting Barakah nuclear plant were launched from Iraqi territory
UAE says drones that targeted Barakah nuclear power plant came from Iraqi territory
UAE says mystery drones targeting nuclear plant came from Iraq
The UAE says drones that targeted its Barakah nuclear power plant came from Iraqi territory
UAE Says Drone Attack on Barakah Nuclear Plant Came from Iraq
UAE Defense Ministry intercepts drones targeting Barakah nuclear plant
UAE says drones targeting nuclear plant came from Iraq
UAE says drone that hit near its nuclear plant was launched from Iraq
Drone strike on Barakah plant launched from Iraqi territory, says Defence Ministry | The National
UAE still investigating mystery nuclear plant drone attack
