International Atomic Energy Agency: Radiation levels at the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the UAE are normal.

On the 17th local time, the International Atomic Energy Agency stated that it had received notification from the United Arab Emirates that the radiation levels at the Barakah nuclear power plant remain normal, and emergency diesel generators are currently providing power to Unit 3 of the nuclear power plant. The International Atomic Energy Agency is closely monitoring the situation and is in constant communication with the UAE authorities, ready to provide assistance when needed. The Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Grossi, expressed serious concerns about the incident and stated that military activities threatening nuclear security are unacceptable. He once again called for maximum military restraint near any nuclear power plant to avoid the risk of a nuclear accident. The government of Abu Dhabi, UAE, stated on the 17th that a generator outside the Barakah nuclear power plant in the Zafar region of the UAE caught fire after being attacked by a drone, causing no casualties and no impact on radiation safety levels. The Barakah nuclear power plant is the UAE's first nuclear power plant, which began operation in August 2020.