UAE condemns terrorist attack near Barakah Power Plant

May 17, 2026 / 8:17 PM

Sharjah24-WAM: The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the unprovoked terrorist attack, carried out by a drone that entered the country’s territory from the western border, targeting an electricity generator outside the inner perimeter of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the Al Dhafra region. No injuries were reported, and there was no impact on radiation safety levels.

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) said that these attacks constitute a dangerous escalation, an unacceptable act of aggression, and a direct threat to the country’s security.

The Ministry stressed that targeting peaceful nuclear energy facilities is a flagrant violation of international law, the UN Charter, and the principles of humanitarian law, given the grave risks such acts pose to civilians, the environment, and regional and international security.

The Ministry further emphasised that relevant international standards and agreements, including the principles and resolutions of the International Atomic Energy Agency, underscore the necessity of protecting peaceful nuclear facilities and ensuring their safety and security against any hostile acts or military threats.

The UAE emphasised that it will not tolerate any threat to its security and sovereignty under any circumstances, and that it reserves its full sovereign, legitimate, diplomatic, and military rights to respond to any threats, allegations, or hostilities in a manner that ensures the protection of its sovereignty, national security, territorial integrity, and the safety of its citizens, residents, and visitors, in accordance with international law.

The Ministry further underscored that targeting vital and civilian infrastructure is unequivocally condemned and rejected under all legal and humanitarian norms, and that these unprovoked attacks must be halted immediately and full compliance with the cessation of all hostilities ensured.