Kuwait dealt with 5 ballistic missiles, 7 drones in last 24 hours

The Ministry of Defense announced on Thursday that Kuwait’s air defense systems have successfully detected and engaged a total of five ballistic missiles and seven drones in the last 24 hours amidst the current regional military escalation.

In the media briefing conducted by the Government Communication Center, Ministry of Defense Spokesman Col. Saud Al-Atwan confirmed that the Kuwaiti Armed Forces effectively intercepted the hostile targets within the designated operational zones, including a drone that hit a residential building southern the country and resulted in two injuries; currently being treated, in addition to material damage.

Another drone, continued Al-Atwan, have targeted Kuwait International Airport, resulting to minor damage and no reported injuries. He added that some power lines went out of service due to shrapnel damage. He noted that the army bomb squad also dealt with eight reports.

Al-Atwan commended the significant role of Kuwaiti men and women in the military and security services and various state institutions, who have continued to perform their duties responsibly and faithfully since the beginning of this brutal aggression, reflecting the unity of
national efforts to protect the country’s security and stability under the wise leadership of His Highness the Amir, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al- Jaber Al-Sabah and His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al- Sabah. – KUNA