Deeply concerned: India on drone strike near UAE's Barakah nuclear plant
India has expressed deep concern over a recent drone strike near the Barakah nuclear facility in the UAE. The attack, which caused a fire at the site, has raised fears of escalating tensions in West Asia. India has called for restraint and emphasized the need for dialogue and diplomacy in response to such incidents.
- ▪A drone attack targeted the Barakah nuclear facility in the UAE, causing a fire.
- ▪India's Ministry of External Affairs stated that such actions are unacceptable and represent a dangerous escalation.
- ▪No group has claimed responsibility for the drone strike, and the UAE is investigating the source.
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India on Monday (May 18, 2026) voiced deep concern over a drone attack targeting the Barakah nuclear facility in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as it marked a dangerous escalation in the West Asia conflict.New Delhi's reaction came a day after a drone struck a generator near the Gulf nation's sole nuclear power plant, sparking a fire on the complex's perimeter. Drone strike causes fire outside nuclear power plant in Abu DhabiNo one has claimed responsibility for the attack. The UAE's Ministry of Defence said it is working to determine the source of the drone strike.
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