- UAE Stresses Protection of Civilian Infrastructure and Peaceful Nuclear Facilities Amid Regional Security Concerns
The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned the terrorist drone attack targeting an electricity generator outside the inner perimeter of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the Al Dhafra region. The drone reportedly entered the country’s airspace from the western border direction, with no injuries recorded and no impact on radiation safety or plant operations.
In an official statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs described the incident as a dangerous and unacceptable escalation that directly threatens the UAE’s security, stability, and sovereignty.
The Ministry emphasised that targeting peaceful nuclear energy facilities constitutes a clear violation of international law, the United Nations Charter, and humanitarian principles, warning that such attacks pose serious risks to civilians, environmental safety, and regional and international security.
The UAE further highlighted that international agreements and the standards set by the International Atomic Energy Agency underscore the importance of safeguarding peaceful nuclear facilities from hostile acts and military threats.
Reaffirming its unwavering commitment to protecting the nation and its people, the UAE stated that it will not tolerate any threat to its sovereignty or national security under any circumstances. The country also stressed that it reserves its full sovereign and legitimate right to respond to any aggression or hostile act through diplomatic, legal, and military means in accordance with international law.
The statement additionally underscored the UAE’s firm position against attacks on civilian and vital infrastructure, calling for an immediate halt to such provocations and urging full adherence to the cessation of hostilities in order to preserve regional peace, stability, and international security.
BY: The Times Union – WAM
