No radiation leak after UAE drone strike, regulator says
The UAE’s nuclear watchdog has confirmed that a drone attack near the Barakah plant caused no radioactive release. A fire broke out at an electrical generator outside the facility’s inner perimeter. Officials say there is zero risk to public health or the environment, with no injuries recorded.
A drone strike near the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the UAE’s Al Dhafra Region sparked a fire at an external electrical generator on Sunday, but authorities have ruled out any nuclear contamination or public danger.
Regulator confirms safety
The Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) stated that the incident did not compromise the plant’s safety or the functionality of its critical systems. “There has been no release of radioactive material, radiological safety levels remain within normal ranges, and there is no risk to the public or the environment,” the regulator said, adding that no injuries were reported.
Regional context and tensions
The attack follows months of heightened Gulf tensions after US and Israeli strikes on Iran in February, which drew Iranian retaliation against Israel and US allies including the UAE. A ceasefire mediated by Pakistan took effect on April 8, though subsequent talks in Islamabad failed to yield a permanent deal. US President Donald Trump later extended the truce indefinitely.
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Drone source unidentified
The Abu Dhabi Media Office confirmed the fire resulted from a drone strike but did not identify the perpetrator. Emergency crews responded swiftly, and all precautionary measures were activated. The Barakah facility remains fully operational, with its inner perimeter unaffected.
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