Abu Dhabi's Nuclear Facility Hit By Drone Strike, Authorities Say Fire Under Control

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• Abu Dhabi's Nuclear Facility Hit By Drone Strike, Authorities Say Fire Under Control Published By, Last Updated: May 17, 2026, 16:32 IST Authorities confirmed that the fire did not affect the safety of the power plant or the readiness of its essential systems.
• Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in Abu Dhabi.
• (AFP file photo) A fire broke out at Abu Dhabi’s Barakah Nuclear Power Plant on Sunday following a drone strike, authorities confirmed.
• Officials reported no injuries and said there was no impact on radiation levels.
• “Authorities in Abu Dhabi responded to a fire incident that broke out in an electrical generator outside the inner perimeter of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the Al Dhafra Region, caused by a drone strike," the Abu Dhabi Media Office said in a social media post.