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Drone strike sparks blaze outside nuclear facility in Abu Dhabi

Authorities reported damage to a transformer station outside the power plant. There were no casualties in the strike, and no damage was reported to the functioning of the power plant, which is operated by South Korea.

by  Adi Nirman
Published on  05-17-2026 14:01
Last modified: 05-17-2026 14:39
Drone strike sparks blaze outside nuclear facility in Abu DhabiWikimedia Commons

The Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the Al Dhafra Region, UAE | Photo: Wikimedia Commons

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An electrical generator fire triggered by an unmanned aerial vehicle strike drew an immediate response from emergency teams near the inner boundary of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the Al Dhafra Region, Reuters reported on Sunday, according to the Abu Dhabi Media Office.

Casualties were entirely averted, environmental radiation metrics remained baseline, and the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation verified that primary operations at the facility continue unhindered.

An Iranian strike on Dubai, UAE, in April 2026 (Photo: EPA)

The official release did not identify who was responsible for the apparent aerial raid. The UAE has faced repeated missile and drone threats during the Israel-US-Iran war, and regional officials have attributed previous attacks on maritime and energy assets to Iran.

Since the ceasefire between the US and Iran took effect, Iran has attacked civilian targets in the United Arab Emirates several times without claiming responsibility. Abu Dhabi has warned Iran to stop its provocations, but so far no direct action has been taken by the country, which has one of the largest air forces in the Persian Gulf region.

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