UN Secretary-General says alarmed by drone strikes at Barakah - Speech Brief
18 May 2026 20:16 UTC · UN Secretary-General · UN SG Statement · Source · Email X Link

UN Secretary-General says alarmed by drone strikes at Barakah

Key points

  • Deeply alarmed by drone strikes at Barakah plant
  • Calls for halt to fighting and protection of civilian infrastructure

TL;DR

  • UN Secretary-General says drone strikes set fire to an electrical generator at the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in Abu Dhabi on 17 May and urges no further attacks near civilian infrastructure, including nuclear installations.
Original text

Secretary-General Statements and Messages I am deeply alarmed by reports that drone strikes set fire to an electrical generator within the perimeter of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on 17 May. I have consistently warned against any further escalation of the conflict in the Middle East, and this incident provides yet another reason for all sides to halt the fighting completely. T...

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