بلجيكا تدين استهداف محيط محطة براكة النووية وتؤكد تضامنها الكامل مع الإمارات – صحيفة الخليج

Belgium has condemned a drone attack that targeted an electrical generator near the Barakah nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates on May 18, 2026.

The attack occurred in the Al Dhafra region, where a drone targeted a generator located outside the internal perimeter of the nuclear energy facility. United Arab Emirates air defenses responded to the incident by dealing with three drones.

International Condemnation

Maxime Prévot, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belgium, issued a statement condemning the strike and affirming his country’s full solidarity with the United Arab Emirates.

Prévot stated that the security and safety of nuclear energy installations are non-negotiable and must be maintained globally.

“Any military activity that affects or threatens nuclear facilities is unacceptable and its consequences transcend national borders.” Maxime Prévot

UAE Diplomatic and National Response

In response to the event, Abdullah bin Zayed conducted telephone discussions with several foreign ministers from brotherly countries. These conversations focused on the repercussions of what was described as the “treacherous terrorist targeting” of the area surrounding the Barakah plant.

UAE official Anwar Gargash also addressed the incident, asserting that no one will twist the arm of the UAE.

The attack has drawn a wider wave of Arab condemnations regarding the targeting of the Barakah nuclear site and the potential threats to such critical infrastructure.