A strike has hit near the Barakah nuclear plant in Abu Dhabi. Sources confirm a security breach. British engineers are on site.
They are assisting with emergency protocols. The plant is operational but on high alert. Whitehall is monitoring.
No casualties reported so far. The nature of the strike is unclear. Could be a drone attack.
Could be a missile. The UAE military has scrambled assets. The British embassy is in lockdown.
This is a developing story. The nuclear plant is a joint venture with UK expertise. Any incident there is a direct concern for London.
Expect urgent COBRA meetings. The Prime Minister will be briefed overnight. The opposition will demand answers.
This has all the hallmarks of a state-sponsored action. Or a terror cell. Either way, the game has changed.
More details as they emerge.
