UAE reports strike near Abu Dhabi nuclear power plant
The UAE is investigating a drone strike that occurred near the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in Abu Dhabi. The strike, which triggered a fire, involved three drones, with one successfully hitting an electrical generator. Authorities confirmed there were no injuries and that the plant's safety levels remained unaffected.
- ▪The drone strike hit near the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in Abu Dhabi.
- ▪Three drones entered the UAE from the western border, with one striking an electrical generator.
- ▪The Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation stated that the fire did not impact the safety of the power plant.
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UAE reports drone strike near Abu Dhabi nuclear power plant14 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleElla KiplingAFPThe drone strikes hit near the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in Abu Dhabi, officials said (file photo)The United Arab Emirates is investigating the source of a drone strike which triggered a fire near a nuclear power station, officials have said.The country's defence ministry said three drones had entered the UAE from the "western border direction" on Sunday.While two were intercepted, the third drone struck an electrical generator "outside the inner perimeter" of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in Abu Dhabi.No injuries were reported and there was no impact on radiological safety levels, local authorities said.The country's defence ministry said in a statement that…
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