Kuwait Armed Forces Intercept 15 Drones; Airport Radar Damaged, No Casualties
Kuwait’s Ministry of Defense announced on Saturday that it had detected and dealt with 15 hostile drones in the past 24 hours, some of them targeted Kuwait International Airport, causing significant damage to the radar system without any human casualties.
The statement was made by the Ministry’s official spokesperson, Colonel Staff Saud Al- Atwan, during a media briefing on current developments and operational events amid the Iranian aggression on Kuwait.
Al-Atwan added that Kuwait Army firefighting units participated in supporting the Kuwait Fire Force (KFF) in containing and extinguishing the blaze that broke out in fuel storage tanks at Kuwait International Airport following the attacks.
He noted that Task Force (Ghaith) carried out several support and assistance missions in response to a number of reports and emergency cases, particularly amid unstable weather conditions witnessed across the country over the past two days.
Al-Atwan affirmed that the armed forces continue to carry out their duties with the highest levels of readiness and vigilance through an integrated system of monitoring, tracking and response to various threats, in full coordination and cooperation with military, security and state entities, in a way that enhances national security and preserves stability and the safety of citizens and residents.
He added that members of the armed forces stand with firm resolve and high morale, emphasizing their constant readiness and unwavering commitment to defending their nation and safeguarding its security and stability.
He concluded by praying Allah Almighty for the continued safety and security of Kuwait under the wise leadership of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah.
Earlier, the Public Authority of Civil Aviation (PACA) announced that Kuwait International Airport had been targeted by several drone attacks without any human casualties, with damage limited to material losses, including significant impact on the airport’s radar system.
