UAE foreign minister holds calls with regional counterparts after drone attack on Barakah nuclear plant
The UAE foreign minister condemned a drone attack on the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant, calling it a violation of international law. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan has initiated discussions with regional leaders to address the incident's implications for stability. Fortunately, there were no injuries or radiological safety concerns reported following the attack.
- ▪A drone struck near the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant, igniting a fire but causing no injuries.
- ▪The Barakah Nuclear Power Plant is the first operational nuclear facility in the Arab world.
- ▪UAE officials confirmed there were no radiological safety concerns after the attack.
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<img src="https://static.cryptobriefing.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/17145608/drone-strike-sparks-fire-at-uae-nuclear-power-plant-as-iran--1-800x420.jpeg" alt="UAE foreign minister holds calls with regional counterparts after drone attack on Barakah nuclear plant" class="w-full aspect-[19/10] object-cover" /> UAE foreign minister holds calls with regional counterparts after drone attack on Barakah nuclear plant Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan condemned the strike on the Arab world's first operational nuclear facility as a 'blatant violation of international law' and engaged global leaders on the escalating threat. Share Add us on Google by Editorial Team May. 17, 2026 A drone struck near the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the UAE, hitting an external generator and sparking a fire.
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