UAE nuclear plant strike revives India-Pak red line: What 1988 pact says
A drone strike targeted the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant in the UAE, causing a fire but no radioactive leak. India condemned the attack, labeling it a dangerous escalation and calling for restraint. The incident highlights the vulnerabilities of nuclear facilities amidst ongoing regional tensions, particularly between Iran and the UAE.
- ▪The Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant is the only operational nuclear power station in the Arab world.
- ▪India expressed deep concern over the drone attack, urging for dialogue and diplomacy.
- ▪The International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons warns that attacks on nuclear facilities pose significant risks.
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News/Defence News/UAE nuclear plant strike revives India-Pakistan red line: What the 1988 pact saysUAE nuclear plant strike revives India-Pakistan red line: What the 1988 pact saysTOI News Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Updated: May 18, 2026, 12:33 ISTCommentsShareAA+Text SizeSmallMediumLarge Drone strike targets UAE's Barakah nuke plant complex, triggers electrical generator fire A drone attack on the premises of the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant in the UAE has once again brought into focus the challenges surrounding the safety of nuclear power plants. This nuclear power plant is the only operational nuclear power station in the Arab world.The drone managed to hit a generator unit outside the main perimeter. The strike caused a massive fire, with a smoke plume visible for miles.
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