File Photo: An undated photograph of the Barakah nuclear power plant in Abu Dhabi's desert. Photo: AFP
In the statement, Egypt affirmed that this blatant attack constitutes a dangerous escalation and a flagrant violation of the UAE’s sovereignty and the rules of international law.
Cairo further renewed its full solidarity with Abu Dhabi, stressing its firm and unwavering position that the security of the UAE and all Gulf states is an integral part of Egypt’s national security.
Earlier on Sunday, a fire broke out following a drone strike on the $20-billion Barakah nuclear power plant in the Emirati capital, Abu Dhabi, UAE’s news agency (WAM) said, reporting no injuries or impact on radiation levels.
Although the UAE’s statement didn’t blame any party for the attack, suspicion immediately fell on Iran, which has been increasingly threatening the UAE over recent days.
Built by the UAE, with assistance from South Korea, Barakah is the first and only nuclear power plant on the Arabian Peninsula to provide 25 percent of the Gulf nation's energy needs.
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