Fire after drone strike on UAE nuclear power plant
· RTE.ieA fire broke out following a drone strike on a nuclear power plant in the emirate of Abu Dhabi, authorities said, reporting no injuries or impact on radiation levels.
"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," the Abu Dhabi Media Office wrote in a social media post.
"No injuries were reported, and there was no impact on radiological safety levels," it added.
The International Atomic Energy Agency said it has been informed by the UAE that radiation levels at the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant remain normal and no injuries were reported.
"The IAEA is following the situation closely and is inconstant contact with the UAE authorities, ready to provide assistance if needed," the nuclear watchdog added.