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General · 17 May 2026

Drone strike sparks fire at UAE nuclear plant

Drone strike sparks fire at UAE nuclear plant

Concerns over nuclear safety may rise after a fire broke out at a major energy site, though officials say risks remain contained. Authorities said a drone strike caused a blaze at a generator at the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant in Abu Dhabi’s al-Dhafra region. Officials confirmed no injuries and reported no change in radiological safety levels outside the inner perimeter.

Reported by Al Jazeera · How we write briefs

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