Kuwait's army reports repelling hostile drone and missile attacks

Kuwait's army announced on Saturday that its air defense forces were repelling hostile drone and missile attacks. The army stated on social media that explosions heard were from its air defense systems engaging the projectiles. The origin of the drones and missiles was not specified, nor were the locations within Kuwait where air raid sirens sounded.

This development comes shortly after the U.S. military reported intercepting four Iranian drones heading toward the Strait of Hormuz and striking two radar facilities in Iran. Tensions have been high, with several exchanges between the U.S. and Iran occurring over the past week.

Earlier in the week, Iran had launched drones and missiles targeting both Kuwait and Bahrain, according to the U.S. military's Central Command (Centcom). Kuwait's Foreign Ministry confirmed that a terminal at Kuwait's international airport was hit by an Iranian drone attack on Wednesday morning. The attack resulted in at least 63 injuries, including passengers and airport staff, and one fatality, according to health authorities. Flight traffic to and from the airport was suspended, with incoming flights being rerouted.

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Explosion sounds stem from air defense systems shooting down missiles and drones.