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strikeMay 19, 2026
Strike near UAE reactor revives concerns over nuclear plant safety in wartime
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A drone strike that cut off external power to a nuclear reactor in the United Arab Emirates this week has revived concerns over the safety of nuclear plants during wartime.
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- currentsapi(Mixed)By Dan Sabbagh
A drone strike that cut off external power to a nuclear reactor in the United Arab Emirates this week has revived concerns over the safety of nuclear plants during wartime. Reactor no 3 at the Barakah nuclear plant lost off-site power, which is critical for its own functioning, f…
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