Kuwait Files Third Complaint with ICAO Over Radar Attacks

Kuwait's Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) announced Thursday it has submitted a third formal protest to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). The complaint condemns what Kuwait describes as ongoing hostile actions targeting aviation infrastructure at Kuwait International Airport, specifically its radar system.

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continued hostile actions targeting aviation infrastructure at Kuwait International Airport.

The DGCA reported that a recent incident caused damage to the airport's radar, leading to significant repercussions for civil aviation operations. The authority stated that the attack resulted in injuries and substantial material damage to radar facilities, equipment, and air traffic management systems. In response, Kuwait implemented emergency measures, including a temporary partial suspension of air navigation services, before operations were restored while adhering to international safety standards.

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the attack caused injuries and significant material damage, including losses affecting radar facilities, equipment, and air traffic management systems.

Kuwait emphasized that the repeated targeting of civil aviation infrastructure constitutes a grave violation of the 1944 Chicago Convention and international regulations governing air navigation safety and security. The DGCA warned that such actions pose direct risks to passengers, flight crews, and aviation workers.

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repeated targeting of civil aviation infrastructure constitutes a serious violation of the Chicago Convention of 1944 and international regulations governing the safety and security of global air navigation.

In its communication to the ICAO, Kuwait urged the organization to take necessary actions within its mandate, document these violations, and assess their impact on regional and international aviation security. The state also reaffirmed its right to pursue all available legal measures under international law and relevant agreements, reserving its full legal rights concerning the alleged aggressions.

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Kuwait also reaffirmed its right to pursue all legal measures available under international law and relevant agreements in response to the incidents, emphasizing that it reserves full legal rights regarding the alleged aggressions.