Oil touches two-week high after drone attack on UAE nuclear plant
Oil prices surged to a two-week high following a drone attack on the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the UAE. The attack raised concerns about the security of Gulf energy infrastructure, prompting traders to react. Fortunately, no injuries or radiological impact were reported, and essential systems at the plant are functioning normally.
- ▪Brent crude oil prices rose more than 1% after the drone attack.
- ▪The attack targeted an external generator at the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant.
- ▪Two of the three drones launched were intercepted before reaching their target.
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<img src="https://static.cryptobriefing.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/18025647/oil-touches-2-week-high-after-drone-attack-on-uae-nuclear-po-2-1-800x420.jpeg" alt="Oil touches two-week high after drone attack on UAE nuclear plant" class="w-full aspect-[19/10] object-cover" /> Oil touches two-week high after drone attack on UAE nuclear plant Brent crude climbed more than 1% after a drone struck an external generator at the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant, reigniting fears over Gulf energy infrastructure security. Share Add us on Google by Editorial Team May.
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