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India condemns drone attack on UAE’s Barakah nuclear facility, calls it ‘dangerous escalation’

India condemns drone attack on UAE’s Barakah nuclear facility, calls it ‘dangerous escalation’

India on Monday strongly condemned the drone attack targeting the Barakah nuclear power facility in the United Arab Emirates, describing the incident as a “dangerous escalation” and urging all sides to exercise restraint and return to dialogue. In a statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), India expressed concern over the attack and stressed that targeting nuclear infrastructure posed serious risks to regional stability and civilian safety. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Deeply concerned: India on drone strike near UAE’s Barakah nuclear plant

Deeply concerned: India on drone strike near UAE’s Barakah nuclear plant

Barakah nuclear power plant in Abu Dhabi’s Western Desert. File | Photo Credit: AP India on Monday (May 18, 2026) voiced deep concern over a drone attack targeting the Barakah nuclear facility in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as it marked a dangerous escalation in the West Asia conflict. New Delhi’s reaction came a day after a drone struck a generator near the Gulf nation’s sole nuclear power plant, sparking a fire on the complex’s perimeter. No one has claimed responsibility for the attack. The UAE’s Ministry of Defence said it is working to determine the source of the drone strike. The incident triggered fears of a sharp escalation in tensions across West Asia. “India is deeply concerned at the attack targeting the Barakah nuclear facility in the UAE,” the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said. “Such actions are unacceptable and represent a dangerous escalation. We urgently call for restraint and a return to dialogue and diplomacy,” it said. Published – May 18, 2026 10:47 am IST Disclaimer: We do not own any of the …