The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief expressed “grave concern” over the Sunday drone strike which caused a fire near the Barakah nuclear plant in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), calling for maximum restraint to avoid a nuclear accident.
Radiation levels at the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant remain normal and there were no injuries reported, the IAEA said on social platform X citing information from the UAE.
The drone strike caused a fire in an electrical generator outside the inner perimeter of the plant, according to the IAEA. Emergency diesel generators are currently powering the plant’s unit 3.
IAEA Director-General Rafael Grossi said military activity that threatens nuclear safety is unacceptable. He called for maximum military restraint near any nuclear power plant to avoid the danger of a nuclear accident.
Xinhua
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