UN Security Council condemns attack on UAE nuclear plant
The UN Security Council condemned a drone strike on the UAE's Barakah nuclear power plant, which was attributed to pro-Iranian proxies from Iraq. The attack, which caused a fire but no injuries or radiation leaks, raised concerns about the safety of nuclear facilities. Various nations, including the U.S. and Russia, expressed their disapproval of the strike and called for measures to prevent such incidents in the future.
- ▪The drone strike occurred on May 17, 2026, targeting an electrical generator at the Barakah nuclear power plant.
- ▪Russia's ambassador to the UN condemned the attack, emphasizing that it poses risks of escalation.
- ▪The UAE stated that the drones originated from Iraq, where Iran-backed groups have been active.
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Russia joined other UN Security Council members on Tuesday (May 19, 2026) to condemn the drone strike on the UAE’s Barakah nuclear power plant, which Abu Dhabi said originated from Iraq where pro-Iranian proxies are active.The unclaimed drone struck an electrical generator on Sunday (May 17, 2026) near the Arab world’s first nuclear power plant in Barakah in the emirate of Abu Dhabi, triggering a fire but causing no injuries nor radiation leak. Deeply concerned: India on drone strike near UAE's Barakah nuclear plant“Attacks targeting peaceful nuclear facilities in any country of the world...are categorically unacceptable,” said Russia’s ambassador to the UN Vassily Nebenzya.“Against this backdrop, our country categorically condemns the actions of those who carried out the strike targeting…
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