A wave of drone and missile attacks attributed to Iran has struck critical infrastructure across Kuwait, hitting oil facilities, power plants, and government sites, as regional tensions continue to escalate.
The Kuwait Petroleum Corporation confirmed that a drone strike triggered a fire at its oil sector complex in the Shuwaikh area of Kuwait City. The facility houses both the oil ministry and the corporation’s headquarters. Emergency response teams were immediately deployed to contain the blaze, with authorities confirming that no casualties were recorded.
State media reports indicated that another drone strike hit a government office complex linked to the Ministry of Finance, causing significant material damage but no injuries.
Earlier, Kuwait’s military said its air defence systems successfully intercepted multiple incoming missiles and drones over the country’s airspace. Explosions were heard across parts of the capital as interception operations took place.
In a statement carried by the state news agency KUNA, the Kuwaiti Army’s General Staff said it had “intercepted hostile missile and drone attacks,” urging residents to adhere to official safety directives. The military also disclosed that similar attacks had been repelled the previous night.
The latest strikes are part of a broader pattern of attacks targeting strategic installations in the Gulf state. On Friday, drones struck the Mina Al-Ahmadi Refinery, one of the country’s largest refining facilities, igniting fires in several operational units.
Additionally, the Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy reported that two power generation and water desalination plants were targeted, resulting in significant damage, though no casualties were recorded.
The attacks underscore rising instability in the Gulf, as countries in the region face sustained drone and missile threats amid an ongoing conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel.
Erizia Rubyjeana
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