Kuwait military intercepts hostile missiles, drones amid Iranian attacks

Kuwait's Armed Forces successfully intercepted multiple ballistic missiles and hostile drones that entered the country's airspace early Saturday. The threats were detected and neutralized as they posed a risk to national security.

According to a statement from the Kuwaiti Ministry of Defense, these intercepted attacks were part of ongoing Iranian aggression targeting both military and security installations, as well as critical civilian infrastructure. Facilities in the oil, electricity, and water sectors sustained damage and fires as a result of the assaults.

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Iranian attacks continued targeting military and security facilities, as well as vital civilian installations, including oil, electricity, and water sector facilities, causing fires and significant damage.

Emergency response teams, including personnel from the Kuwait Fire Force and oil sector workers, were injured while carrying out firefighting and repair operations. Debris from the intercepted attacks fell across several locations and residential areas, causing material damage but no reported human casualties. The Armed Forces reiterated their commitment to protecting national sovereignty and maintaining readiness in coordination with other authorities.

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Debris from intercepted hostile attacks fell in several locations and residential areas, causing material damage but no reported human casualties.