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UPDATED May 18, 2026 at 11:05 AM ET
May 17, 2026 at 8:05 AM ET
Drone strike sparks fire at Abu Dhabi nuclear plant
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A drone strike caused a fire at an electrical generator at the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant in Abu Dhabi.
WHO: A drone strike
WHAT: Fire broke out at an electrical generator at the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant.
WHEN: May 17, 2026 at 7:01 AM ET
WHERE: al-Dhafra
WHY: A drone strike caused the fire.
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