Nuclear Power in War Zones

The threat to nuclear power plants around the world. Direct strike could

release radioactive material and cause mass terror. The “vulnerability”
of the civilian energy infrastructure was exposed this week when a drone
strike on the United Arab Emirates cut off power to a nuclear reactor, said
Bloomberg. It’s the first time a fully operating nuclear power plant has
had to rely on back-up generators because of a military attack, but
reactors in Ukraine and Iran have also been threatened by recent conflicts.

The Week 21st May 2026

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