Abu Dhabi says drone strike caused fire at Barakah Nuclear Power Plant
A drone strike caused a fire at the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in Abu Dhabi, though no injuries were reported and radiological safety levels remained stable. The Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation confirmed that the plant's essential systems continued to operate normally. Debris from the intercepted drone led to a separate fire in the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone.
- ▪A drone strike triggered a fire at the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant.
- ▪No injuries were reported and radiological safety was not compromised.
- ▪The Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation stated that essential plant systems are functioning normally.
- ▪Debris from the downed drone caused a fire in the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone.
- ▪The UAE's air defenses intercepted the drone before it reached critical infrastructure.
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Abu Dhabi says drone strike caused fire at Barakah Nuclear Power PlantNo injuries were reported, radiological safety levels were unaffected, and the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation confirmed the plant's essential systems are operating normally.Fire and smoke rise in the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone, caused by debris after interception of a drone by air defenses, UAE, March 4, 2026; illustrative.(photo credit: REUTERS/Amr Alfiky TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)
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