No radioactive material was released after the drone attack
UAE restores power to Barakah nuclear plant
The IAEA says the off-site power was restored to Unit 3 of the Barakah nuclear power plant following a drone strike on Sunday.
Tuesday 19/05/2026
No radioactive material was released after the drone attack
VIENNA - The International Atomic Energy Agency said on Monday it has been informed by the United Arab Emirates that off-site power was restored to Unit 3 of the Barakah nuclear power plant following the drone strike on Sunday.
Sunday's drone strike caused a fire at an electrical generator outside the inner perimeter of the Barakah nuclear power plant, with authorities confirming that safety levels were unaffected and no radioactive material was released.