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Drone attack causes fire near Barakah nuclear plant in Abu Dhabi; no injuries reported

The Abu Dhabi Media Office said on Sunday that authorities contained a fire that broke out in an electrical generator located outside the inner perimeter of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant following a drone attack.

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Sunday, May 17, 2026

ABU DHABI : According to the Emirates News Agency, the incident caused no injuries and did not affect radiation safety levels at the facility. Authorities also confirmed that all necessary precautionary measures were taken immediately following the incident.

The Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation stated that the fire “did not affect the safety of the plant or the operational readiness of its core systems,” adding that all units at the station continue to operate normally.

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