IAEA has been informed by the UAE that off-site power was restored to Unit 3 of the Barakah NPP earlier today, following yesterday’s drone strike that caused a fire in an electrical generator near the site

The restoration of off-site power to Unit 3 of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant signals a resolution to the disruptions caused by the recent drone strike, which could ease geopolitical tensions in the region.

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