Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:16am on 17 May 2026,Sunday International
A drone strike caused a fire at an electrical generator outside the inner perimeter of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the UAE’s Al Dhafra region on Sunday, authorities said. Officials confirmed that no injuries were reported and radiation safety levels remained normal. The Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation said the plant’s key systems continued to function safely. Authorities did not identify who was behind the suspected drone attack. The incident comes amid rising regional tensions linked to the ongoing Iran-US conflict and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil shipping route. (PC: HT)
