IAEA signals of nuclear risks after drone strike on UAE facility
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A drone attack on the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant damaged an external generator, prompting the IAEA to warn that a direct hit on an operating reactor could trigger a catastrophic radioactive release.
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A drone struck the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in Abu Dhabi on May 17, hitting an electrical generator outside the facility’s inner perimeter and igniting a fire
UAE authorities quickly restored off-site power to the affected Unit 3
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Summary
A drone struck the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in Abu Dhabi on May 17, hitting an electrical generator outside the facility’s inner perimeter and igniting a fire. IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi described the incident as a “carefully planned attack” and warned that a direct strike on an operational reactor could have caused “a high release of radioactivity.” Three drones targeted the Barakah facility. UAE authorities quickly restored off-site power to the affected Unit 3.