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Kuwait Intercepts 4 Cruise Missiles, 21 Drones During Iranian Attack
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Kuwait Intercepts 4 Cruise Missiles, 21 Drones During Iranian Attack

From Arab Times · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Kuwait's Armed Forces intercepted four cruise missiles and 21 drones during an Iranian attack.
  • The attack targeted vital facilities, causing material damage but no human casualties.
  • The military affirmed its readiness to protect the country's security.

Kuwait's Ministry of Defense announced that its Armed Forces successfully intercepted four cruise missiles and 21 hostile drones that entered the country's airspace early Wednesday. The ministry's official spokesman, Major General Saud Abdulaziz Al-Otaibi, stated that air defense systems engaged the threats detected from dawn.

The hostile aerial threats were detected from dawn and were immediately engaged by Kuwait's air defense systems.

— Major General Saud Abdulaziz Al-OtaibiDescribing the interception of the aerial threats.

According to the ministry, the Iranian aggression targeted several vital facilities, resulting in material damage. However, no human casualties were reported. Major General Al-Otaibi highlighted the swift and effective response by Kuwait's defense forces, emphasizing their high level of readiness and operational capability.

The Armed Forces responded swiftly and effectively to the attack, reflecting the high level of readiness and operational capability maintained by Kuwait's defense forces.

— Major General Saud Abdulaziz Al-OtaibiCommenting on the military's response to the Iranian aggression.

Al-Otaibi affirmed that the Armed Forces remain on continuous alert to safeguard national security and protect all lives within the country. Authorities have not yet disclosed the specific locations of the targeted facilities or the full extent of the damage, with investigations and assessments ongoing.

The Armed Forces continue to carry out their duties with full efficiency under a state of continuous readiness and permanent preparedness to safeguard the country's security and protect the lives of citizens and residents.

— Major General Saud Abdulaziz Al-OtaibiReaffirming the military's commitment to national security.
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