The United Arab Emirates reported a drone strike near its nuclear power station on Sunday, describing the incident as a 'dangerous escalation.' Officials are currently investigating the source, revealing that three drones entered the UAE from the western border direction. While two were intercepted, the third drone struck an electrical generator located 'outside the inner perimeter' of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant, resulting in a fire.
Fortunately, there were no reported injuries nor any impact on radiological safety levels, according to local authorities. The UAE's foreign ministry strongly condemned the strike as an 'unacceptable act of aggression,' asserting its right to respond to such hostilities and labeling the targeting of peaceful nuclear facilities a violation of international law.
The defence ministry pledged to 'firmly confront any attempts to undermine the country's security.' Although the officials have not identified where the drone was launched from, the UAE has previously accused Iran of orchestrating attacks on its infrastructure amid regional conflicts.
The Abu Dhabi Media Office stated that precautionary measures were activated, and the plant is operating normally. The UN's nuclear watchdog is closely monitoring the situation, with director-general Rafael Grossi expressing 'grave concern' and urging 'maximum military restraint.'
Simultaneously, Saudi Arabia reported intercepting three drones that had crossed its airspace from Iraq, highlighting the escalating tensions across the region.
Fortunately, there were no reported injuries nor any impact on radiological safety levels, according to local authorities. The UAE's foreign ministry strongly condemned the strike as an 'unacceptable act of aggression,' asserting its right to respond to such hostilities and labeling the targeting of peaceful nuclear facilities a violation of international law.
The defence ministry pledged to 'firmly confront any attempts to undermine the country's security.' Although the officials have not identified where the drone was launched from, the UAE has previously accused Iran of orchestrating attacks on its infrastructure amid regional conflicts.
The Abu Dhabi Media Office stated that precautionary measures were activated, and the plant is operating normally. The UN's nuclear watchdog is closely monitoring the situation, with director-general Rafael Grossi expressing 'grave concern' and urging 'maximum military restraint.'
Simultaneously, Saudi Arabia reported intercepting three drones that had crossed its airspace from Iraq, highlighting the escalating tensions across the region.
