Drone strike starts fire outside UAE nuclear plant
Author: efosataiwo@vanguardngr.comPublished on: May 17, 2026Country: United Arab Emirates
Politics

A drone strike triggered a fire near the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in Abu Dhabi, with no injuries or impact on radiation levels reported. The UAE's Ministry of Defense stated that the drone was one of three that entered the country from the western border. The UAE condemned the attack as an unacceptable act of terrorism, while the plant, operational since 2020, continues to operate normally.
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