UAE intercepts 6 hostile drones over 48 hours

The air defence forces successfully intercepted and neutralised the hostile targets with the highest levels of readiness and efficiency, without any human casualties or any impact on the safety of vital facilities.

As part of the ongoing investigations into the blatant attack on the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant on 17th May, 2026, tracking and technical monitoring revealed that the three UAVs involved in the incident — two of which were successfully intercepted while the third struck an electricity generator outside the plant’s inner perimeter on that date — as well as the UAVs intercepted subsequently, had all originated from Iraqi territory.

The Ministry of Defence affirmed that the United Arab Emirates reserves its full right to take all necessary measures to protect its sovereignty and national security, in accordance with international law and conventions.

The Ministry also emphasised the Armed Forces’ full readiness to confront any threats to the country’s security and national assets.