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Kuwait Releases Footage of Drone Strike on Airport Terminal
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Kuwait Releases Footage of Drone Strike on Airport Terminal

From Arab Times · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Official statement Under investigation
  • Kuwait released video footage showing the initial moments of an Iranian drone attack on Terminal 1 at Kuwait International Airport.
  • The attack, which occurred on June 3, 2026, resulted in casualties and significant damage to airport infrastructure.
  • The incident has prompted investigations and heightened regional security concerns, drawing widespread condemnation.

Kuwait's Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has released the first video evidence of an Iranian drone strike that hit Terminal 1 at Kuwait International Airport on June 3, 2026. The footage captures the immediate aftermath of the attack, offering a visual account of the destruction.

According to the DGCA, the drone attack led to loss of life, severe injuries, and extensive damage to the airport's facilities. The released video highlights the scale of the damage, which officials have characterized as a "brutal act of aggression."

Emergency response teams were quickly deployed to the scene to provide aid to victims, secure the area, and assess the full extent of the damage. Investigations into the attack and its repercussions are currently underway. Authorities are also working to restore the affected infrastructure and ensure the resumption of safe airport operations.

The incident has generated widespread condemnation and has heightened security concerns within the region. The release of the video footage provides crucial visual documentation of the event.

brutal act of aggression

โ€” officialsDescribing the Iranian drone attack on Kuwait International Airport.
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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.