UN Security Council condemns drone attack on Barakah nuclear power plant in UAE
The UN Security Council condemned a drone attack on the Barakah nuclear power plant in the UAE, which occurred on May 17. The attack involved three drones, with one successfully striking an external generator, but no casualties or radiation release were reported. The incident has raised concerns about regional escalation and the involvement of Iran-linked militant groups operating from Iraq.
- ▪The Barakah nuclear power plant is the first operational nuclear power station in the Arab world.
- ▪The UAE Defense Ministry indicated that the drones originated from Iraqi territory.
- ▪The UNSC issued a unified condemnation of the attack, emphasizing the protection of civilian nuclear infrastructure.
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