Drone strike sparks fire on perimeter of UAE’s Barakah nuclear power plant

Author: Al Jazeera StaffPublished on: May 17, 2026Country: United Arab Emirates

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Drone strike sparks fire on perimeter of UAE’s Barakah nuclear power plant

A drone strike ignited a fire on the perimeter of the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant, located 225 km west of Abu Dhabi. Authorities reported that the blaze broke out near an electrical generator, with no injuries and normal radiation levels. The UAE's Defense Ministry stated that two drones were intercepted, while a third hit a generator near the plant.

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