UAE reports drone strike near Barakah nuclear power plant
A drone strike occurred near the Barakah nuclear power plant in the UAE, targeting an external electrical generator. Authorities reported that the fire caused by the strike did not affect the reactors or radiological safety. All units at the plant continue to operate normally, and no injuries were reported.
- ▪A drone strike hit an external electrical generator near the Barakah nuclear power plant.
- ▪The fire caused by the strike was contained and did not damage the reactors.
- ▪The Barakah nuclear power plant supplies roughly 25% of the UAE's total electricity.
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<img src="https://static.cryptobriefing.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/17125729/drone-strike-at-uae-s-barakah-nuclear-power-plant-starts-fir-3-1-800x420.jpeg" alt="UAE reports drone strike near Barakah nuclear power plant" class="w-full aspect-[19/10] object-cover" /> UAE reports drone strike near Barakah nuclear power plant A fire broke out at an external electrical generator near the facility, but reactors and radiological safety were unaffected, authorities said. Share Add us on Google by Editorial Team May. 17, 2026 A drone strike hit an external electrical generator near the Barakah nuclear power plant in the UAE’s Al Dhafra region, sparking a fire that authorities say did not damage the reactors or compromise radiological safety. No injuries were reported.
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