Drone strike triggers fire at UAE's Barakah Nuclear Power Plant
A fire caused by a drone strike broke out in an electrical generator outside the inner perimeter of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the UAE's Al Dhafra Region, the Abu Dhabi Media Office said on Sunday, News.Az reports.
"Authorities in Abu Dhabi responded to a fire incident that broke out in an electrical generator outside the inner perimeter of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the Al Dhafra Region, caused by a drone strike. No injuries were reported, and there was no impact on radiological safety levels," the Abu Dhabi Media Office said in a post on X.
It stated that all precautionary measures have been taken, and further updates will be provided as they become available.
"The Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) confirmed that the fire did not affect the safety of the power plant or the readiness of its essential systems, and that all units are operating as normal," the Abu Dhabi Media Office added.
By Nijat Babayev
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