The IAEA has been informed by the UAE that off-site power was restored to Unit 3 of the Barakah NPP earlier today, following yesterday’s drone strike that caused a fire in an electrical generator near the site.
— IAEA - International Atomic Energy Agency ⚛️ (@iaeaorg) May 18, 2026
DG @rafaelmgrossi welcomes restoration of external electricity as… pic.twitter.com/CZtv0LInpX
«Η ΔΥΑΕ παρακολουθεί στενά την κατάσταση και βρίσκεται σε διαρκή επικοινωνία με τις αρχές των ΗΑΕ, καθώς είναι έτοιμη να παρέχει βοήθεια αν χρειαστεί», πρόσθεσε η ΔΥΑΕ.Abu Dhabi - A fire broke out outside the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in Al Dhafra area of Abu Dhabi following a drone attack, UAE officials confirmed.The Abu Dhabi Media Office stated that the fire occurred in an electricity generator located outside the nuclear facility. pic.twitter.com/gWsOlDmxl8
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