Fire Breaks Out at Al Ahmadi Refinery Following Drone Attack
Mina Al-Ahmadi Refinery, operated by Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC), came under drone attacks in the early hours of Friday, Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) said in a statement, reports Kuna.
The attacks resulted in a fire in several units within the refinery but caused no injuries, according to preliminary assessments.
Emergency response and firefighting teams were immediately deployed to the site and continue their efforts to contain the situation in accordance with the highest safety standards.
As a precautionary measure, a number of refinery units were shut down, and all necessary procedures were implemented to ensure the safety of personnel and the security of the facility.
KPC affirms that the situation is being closely monitored, and updates will be provided through official channels as more information becomes available, the statement added.
