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A drone strike caused a fire in an electrical generator located outside the inner perimeter of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in Abu Dhabi's Al Dhafra Region, the Abu Dhabi Media Office announced on X.
The media also reported that no injuries were reported and that there was no impact on radiological safety 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 stated on X.
"No injuries were reported, and there was no impact on radiological safety levels," the statement added.
"All precautionary measures have been taken, and further updates will be provided as they become available. The Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) confirmed that the fire did not affect the safety of the power plant or the readiness of its essential systems and that all units are operating as normal," the statement noted.
"The IAEA has been informed by the UAE that radiation levels at the Barakah NPP remain normal and no injuries were reported after a drone strike this morning caused a fire in an electrical generator located outside the inner site perimeter of the NPP," says the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in a statement on X.
"Emergency diesel generators are currently providing power to the NPP’s Unit 3," the IAEA noted.
"The IAEA is following the situation closely and is in constant contact with the UAE authorities, ready to provide assistance if needed," the statement noted.
"Rafael Grossi expresses grave concern about the incident and says military activity that threatens nuclear safety is unacceptable. The DG reiterates call for maximum military restraint near any NPP to avoid the danger of a nuclear accident," IAEA said.
According to a statement from the UAE Ministry of Defense (MoD) on X, "UAE air defense systems intercepted three UAVs that entered the country from the western border direction."
The ministry said that two of the UAVs were successfully intercepted, while the third struck an electrical generator outside the inner perimeter of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the Al Dhafra Region.
The ministry added that investigations are underway to determine the source of the attacks and that further details will be announced upon completion.
UAE MoD said that it remains "fully prepared and ready to address any threats and will firmly confront any attempts to undermine the country's security, in a manner that safeguards its sovereignty, security, and stability, and protects its national interests and gains."
Regional tensions have escalated since the U.S. and Israel launched strikes against Iran in February.
Tehran retaliated with strikes targeting Israel as well as U.S. allies in the Gulf, including the United Arab Emirates, along with the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
A ceasefire took effect on April 8 through Pakistani mediation, but talks in Islamabad failed to produce a lasting agreement.
U.S. President Donald Trump later extended the truce indefinitely.
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