Cairo: The Arab Republic of Egypt strongly condemned the drone attack that targeted the vicinity of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the sisterly United Arab Emirates, which resulted in a fire affecting an electrical generator located outside the facility's inner perimeter.

According to State Information Service Egypt, in a statement issued by the Foreign Ministry on Sunday, May 17, 2026, Egypt stressed that this act represents a serious escalation and a clear violation of the sovereignty of the United Arab Emirates, as well as a breach of the principles and rules of international law.

The statement added that the state reaffirmed its full solidarity with the sisterly United Arab Emirates and reiterated its steadfast position that the security and stability of the UAE and all Gulf states remain an integral part of Egypt's national security.