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Kuwait airport damaged in Iranian drone attack; PM orders repairs
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Kuwait airport damaged in Iranian drone attack; PM orders repairs

From Arab Times · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Kuwait International Airport experienced damage from an Iranian drone attack, resulting in one death and several injuries.
  • Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah inspected the damage and directed immediate repairs to restore operations.
  • Kuwait's armed forces intercepted 13 ballistic missiles and 17 drones during the coordinated Iranian assault.

Kuwait International Airport sustained damage from an Iranian drone attack that resulted in one fatality and multiple injuries. Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah visited Terminal One (T1) to assess the aftermath and ordered immediate repairs to ensure the swift resumption of operations.

His Highness emphasized the importance of taking all the necessary measures to ensure the safety of employees and those present at the site.

Describing the Prime Minister's directive following the attack.

During his inspection, accompanied by officials from the Public Authority for Civil Aviation (PACA), the Prime Minister received a briefing on the incident's circumstances, the extent of material damage to airport facilities, and the initial technical evaluations. He stressed the importance of ensuring the safety of all personnel and visitors at the site. The Prime Minister also commended the airport staff and emergency teams for their prompt and efficient response.

Separately, Kuwait's armed forces reported intercepting 13 hostile ballistic missiles and 17 drones in the early hours of Wednesday as part of Iran's renewed assault on the country. Colonel Saud Al-Atwan, official spokesperson for the Ministry of Defense, stated that some missile debris fell in residential areas. The coordinated attacks targeted civilian and vital facilities, including the airport, causing significant material damage.

He issued a directive to immediately carry out repairs at the terminal to ensure the resumption of operations as soon as possible.

Detailing the Prime Minister's instructions for airport restoration.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah also conducted an inspection tour of T1, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive technical evaluation and the implementation of necessary measures. The Ministry of Interior confirmed that officials briefed him on the incident and the containment actions taken.

During the visit, he received a detailed briefing from concerned officials on the incident and the actions taken to confront and contain its effects.

— Ministry of InteriorReporting on the Deputy Prime Minister's assessment of the damage.
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Originally published by Arab Times in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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