Drone Strike Causes Fire at Electrical Generator Near UAE Nuclear Plant
A drone strike hit an electrical generator outside the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in Abu Dhabi on Sunday, causing a fire but no injuries or radiological impact. Authorities confirmed the plant's systems continue operating normally.
France 24Authorities in Abu Dhabi responded to a fire at an electrical generator outside the inner perimeter of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the Al Dhafra Region of the United Arab Emirates on Sunday. A drone strike caused the fire, according to multiple reports. Fire and rescue services addressed the incident, which occurred outside the plant's main security boundary.
Incident Details No injuries were reported.
Emirati officials stated that radiological safety levels remained unaffected. The Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation confirmed that the plant's essential systems are operating normally.
Authorities said the generator is located outside the inner perimeter of the facility. The strike did not impact the operation of the Barakah Nuclear Complex. " — France 24, May 17, 2026 Fire and rescue services in Abu Dhabi are responding this morning to a drone strike and resulted fire inside an electrical generator outside the inner perimeter of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant.
