A drone strike occurred on Sunday, igniting a fire near the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant located in the Al Dhafra region of Abu Dhabi, as confirmed by UAE authorities. The drone impacted an electrical generator situated outside the plant's inner perimeter, leading to the outbreak of the fire. Emergency response teams acted swiftly to extinguish the flames, and officials reported that there were no injuries and that radiation levels remained unaffected, with the plant's operations continuing as normal. The International Atomic Energy Agency has been informed of the incident, which has raised concerns about the security of critical infrastructure in the region amid ongoing tensions. Investigations are currently underway to determine the origin of the drone.
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