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Drone Hits UAE's Nuclear Plant Generator From Western Border. Who Could Be Responsible?
Published on 5/17/2026, 3:51:06 PM
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Drone Hits UAE's Nuclear Plant Generator From Western Border.
Who Could Be Responsible?
Published By, Last Updated: May 17, 2026, 21:21 IST The UAE confirmed that the drone was one of three that had entered the country from the “western border direction.” A view of Barakah nuclear power plant in the Gharbiya region of Abu Dhabi on the Gulf coastline.
(AFP file photo) A drone strike sparked a fire near the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in Abu Dhabi on Sunday, authorities said, although no injuries were reported and radiation levels remained normal.
The United Arab Emirates’ ministry of defence confirmed that the drone was one of three that had entered the country from the “western border direction." The projectile struck an electrical generator outside the inner perimeter of the plant in the Al Dhafra area.
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