Kuwait air defenses intercept three missiles, 15 drones in past 24 hours
Debris fell on a residential house in one of the areas without causing any human injuries
Kuwait’s Ministry of Defense announced on Wednesday that the armed forces detected and dealt with three cruise missiles and 15 hostile drones within the country’s airspace over the past 24 hours.
Official spokesperson of the Ministry, Colonel Staff Saud Al-Atwan, said during a media briefing on operational developments that the Iranian aggression resulted in the targeting of a fuel tank at Kuwait International Airport, which was handled by specialized teams.
He added that debris fell on a residential house in one of the areas without causing any human injuries. Al-Atwan noted that the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team from the Land Force Engineering Corps, in cooperation with the Ministry of Interior, dealt with and safely neutralized a military object at the site in line with approved procedures.
He affirmed that the armed forces continue to carry out their duties with high efficiency, reiterating their firm resolve to defend the homeland, confront the aggression, and thwart any threats to the country’s sovereignty, security, and stability, ensuring the safety of citizens and residents.
He prayed Allah Almighty for the continued security and stability of the nation under the leadership of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, and His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, and for mercy upon the martyrs. – Kuna
