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nuclear

[noo-klee-er, nyoo-, -kyuh-ler] / ˈnu kli ər, ˈnyu-, -kyə lər /




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A drone strike led to a fire near the United Arab Emirates’ nuclear power station, according to the country’s defense officials.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

Grossi said "military activity that threatens nuclear safety is unacceptable", according to a statement shared by the International Atomic Energy Agency on X, and called for "maximum military restraint".

From BBC • May 17, 2026

Radiation levels were normal, and the nuclear station—where four reactors supply 25% of the Emirates’ power needs—continued to operate, the Abu Dhabi media office said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

The United Arab Emirates said a drone strike had triggered a fire near its nuclear power station on Sunday, calling the incident a "dangerous escalation".

From BBC • May 17, 2026

For many of the refugees sheltering at evacuation centers, the order to evacuate was their first indication that something had gone seriously wrong at the nuclear plant, and it left them with a terrible choice.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland




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