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UN Security Council condemns attack on UAE nuclear facility

From Aftenposten · () Norwegian

Translated from Norwegian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News From a news agency Outcome reported
  • The UN Security Council condemned an attack on the Barakah nuclear power plant in the UAE, deeming it a violation of international law.
  • The UAE reported last week that six drones launched from Iraq targeted the country, with one hitting a generator at the Barakah plant, causing a fire.
  • The council did not assign blame for the attack, which occurred on May 17, causing no injuries or radiation leaks.

The United Nations Security Council has condemned a recent attack on a nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates, declaring it a breach of international law. The incident involved drones launched from Iraq.

Last week, the UAE reported that six drones originating from Iraq targeted the nation. One of these drones struck a power generator at the Barakah nuclear power plant, located in Abu Dhabi, igniting a fire. The attack took place on May 17.

No injuries were reported, and there were no leaks of radiation. The Barakah plant is a significant source of energy for the UAE, supplying approximately a quarter of the country's total electricity.

The UN Security Council's statement did not specify who it believes is responsible for the attack. The incident occurred amidst ongoing tensions in the region, with powerful Iran-backed militias based in Iraq having conducted numerous attacks within Iraq and against other regional targets since the start of the war between the U.S. and Iran.

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Originally published by Aftenposten in Norwegian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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