The UAE Ministry of Defense announced Sunday that the country’s air defenses intercepted three drones that entered the country from the western border area.
The ministry said in a statement that two of the drones were successfully intercepted, while the third struck an electricity generator outside the inner perimeter of the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant in the Al-Dhafra region.
It noted investigations were underway to determine the source of the attack, affirming that updates would be announced upon completion of the probe.
The ministry stressed that the UAE Armed Forces remain fully prepared and ready to confront any threats and firmly counter any attempts to undermine the country’s security, in a manner that preserves its sovereignty, security and stability and protects its national interests and capabilities.
