UAE Nuclear Power Plant Drone Strike Reports with No Injuries

Published on 5/17/2026

UAE Nuclear Power Plant Drone Strike Reports with No Injuries

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A drone strike caused a fire at the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the UAE, hitting an electrical generator outside its inner perimeter. UAE officials reported that radiological safety levels at the plant remained unaffected and there were no injuries reported. The strike is viewed as part of ongoing tensions involving Iran, which has been accused by the UAE of targeting its energy infrastructure. The International Atomic Energy Agency is monitoring the situation, emphasizing the importance of military restraint near nuclear facilities.