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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 UAE nuclear plant
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A drone strike caused a fire at the edge of the UAE’s sole nuclear power plant.
WHO: Authorities in the United Arab Emirates
WHAT: A drone strike sparked a fire at the edge of the UAE’s sole nuclear power plant.
WHEN: May 18, 2026 at 1:37 AM ET
WHERE: United Arab Emirates
WHY: Authorities called it an unprovoked terrorist attack.
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