A drone strike caused a fire on the outskirts of the United Arab Emirates' Barakah nuclear power plant, but authorities have confirmed that radiation levels remain normal and plant operations were not impacted.
According to officials, the incident occurred at the perimeter of the facility, and emergency response teams quickly extinguished the blaze. The plant's safety systems functioned as designed, preventing any release of radioactive material.
The Barakah plant, the first nuclear power station in the Arab world, has been a strategic asset for the UAE's energy diversification. While the attack raises concerns about security at critical infrastructure, the swift response and robust safety measures have so far contained the threat.
No group has claimed responsibility, and investigations are ongoing to identify the perpetrators.