Kuwait intercepts drone and missile attacks; air alarms activated in Bahrain

Kuwait's air defense forces are actively engaged in repelling hostile drone and missile attacks, according to a statement from the Kuwaiti army released on X. The army urged citizens to adhere to safety instructions from authorities, noting that any audible explosions would be the result of air defense systems neutralizing enemy threats.

The statement did not provide details regarding the origin of the drones and missiles or the entities responsible for the attacks. It also did not specify which areas within Kuwait experienced activated air alarms. Meanwhile, Bahrain's Ministry of Interior confirmed the activation of air alarms in the country.

This incident follows a previous attack earlier in the week where Kuwait's international airport was reportedly targeted by Iranian drone and missile strikes. That earlier attack resulted in one fatality and at least 63 injuries, according to Kuwait's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The situation remains tense as regional security is tested by these aerial assaults. The lack of immediate attribution for the current attacks adds to the uncertainty and concern surrounding the events.

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The sound of explosions, if heard, is the result of air defense systems downing the enemy attacks. Everyone is urged to comply with the security and protection instructions from the relevant authorities.