### [2026-05-17](/feed/2026/05/17/index.md)

##### Middle Eastern crisis
# The UAE Defense Ministry says that the country has intercepted three drones, including the one that targeted the Barakah nuclear power plant in Al Dhafra, Abu Dhabi. 




### Sources:

1. [Gulf News](https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-air-defences-intercept-3-drones-1.500543704)

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