Following a fire that was caused by a drone strike in an electrical generator located outside the inner perimeter of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the Al Dhafra Region of Abu Dhabi on 17 May, the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) stated that it is closely monitoring the incident. FANR confirmed that the incident did not affect the safety of the nuclear plant or the readiness of its essential systems.
According to a report by WAM, there has been no release of radioactive material, while radiological safety levels remain within normal ranges. FANR said that there is no risk to the public or the environment, and no injuries were reported after the incident.
FANR stated it is maintaining close coordination with the plant operator and the relevant national authorities to verify all aspects of the incident and to confirm the continued integrity and readiness of plant systems. As part of its independent regulatory oversight, FANR confirmed it is assessing the event in accordance with established national procedures and maintaining continuous monitoring of radiological conditions and plant status.
In a statement, the UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) said these attacks constitute a dangerous escalation, an unacceptable act of aggression, and a direct threat to the country’s security. The ministry stressed that the targeting of peaceful nuclear energy facilities is a flagrant violation of international law, the UN charter, and the principles of humanitarian law, given the grave risks such acts pose to civilians, the environment, as well as regional and international security.
Following the incident, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia expressed the country’s condemnation in the strongest terms of the drone attack. In a statement carried by Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the Kingdom reaffirmed its categorical rejection of the blatant attacks, which threaten the region’s security and stability. It stressed its solidarity with the UAE and its support for all measures taken by the UAE to preserve its sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity.
Several other countries including Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, and Mauritania also strongly condemn the drone attack on the nuclear plant.
In a statement carried by Bahrain News Agency (BNA), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stressed that the attack constitutes a flagrant violation of international law, the UN Charter, the principles of good neighbourliness, and UN Security Council Resolution 2817.
In a statement carried by Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), Kuwait’s Foreign Ministry described the attack as a blatant violation of the sovereignty of the UAE and a serious threat to regional security and stability. The ministry stated that targeting peaceful nuclear energy facilities constitutes a clear breach of international law, international humanitarian law, and the UN Charter, given the grave risks it may pose to civilians, the environment, and regional and international security.
The Barakah Nuclear Power Plant is said to have been designed, licensed, and is operated in accordance with the highest international standards of nuclear safety and security. Multiple independent layers of protection are built into every aspect of the plant’s design and operation to ensure the safe and secure production of clean electricity under a wide range of conditions.
The WAM report noted that the protection of the public, workers, and the environment remains FANR’s highest priority. The authority said it will continue to provide rigorous and independent regulatory oversight to ensure the continued safe and secure operation of the nuclear power plant.
FANR encouraged the public to rely on official sources for accurate information and to avoid sharing rumours or unverified reports. Further updates will be provided as additional verified information becomes available, it confirmed.
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