Drone strike causes fire near Barakah nuclear power plant

A drone strike ignited a fire at an electrical generator near the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant in the UAE, raising concerns amid ongoing US-Iran tensions. Authorities reported no injuries and confirmed that radiation levels remained normal, with operations at the plant unaffected. The UAE Defense Ministry stated it intercepted two drones, while one struck the generator. The International Atomic Energy Agency expressed serious concern over military actions threatening nuclear facilities.

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