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UAE intercepts 2 of 3 drones, one sparks fire near Barakah nuclear plant on May 17 — defense ministry

The United Arab Emirates reports three drones entered from the western border, with two intercepted and one causing a fire near the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant on Sunday, May 17; the Ministry of Defense confirmed the incident.

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