Kuwait Defense Announces KPC Facilities Targeted in Series of Iranian Attacks on Wednesday
Official Spokesman of Kuwait Ministry of Defense, Colonel Staff Saud Al-Atwan said in a statement that three power generation and water distillation plants were targeted by unmanned aerial vehicles, resulting in significant material damage.
The Ministry of Defense announced Wednesday, several facilities affiliated with Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) had been subjected to an intensive and large-scale series of Iranian attacks over consecutive hours.
Official Spokesman of Kuwait Ministry of Defense, Colonel Staff Saud Al-Atwan said in a statement that three power generation and water distillation plants were targeted by unmanned aerial vehicles, resulting in significant material damage.
He added that despite a two-week ceasefire raising hopes for de-escalation and ending hostilities, Iranian attacks on Kuwait continued since early Wednesday, reflecting clear determination to persist in targeting the country’s security and vital capabilities.
He noted that as of 8:00 a.m. Kuwaiti air defenses had dealt with an intensive wave of hostile drones numbering 28, which targeted a number of vital facilities and installations across the country.
He affirmed that the armed forces have immediately assumed their national duty in confronting these threats in accordance with approved military procedures, ensuring rapid response while coordinating with authorities to preserve national security.
Al-Atwan reassured citizens and residents that the armed forces, along with all concerned authorities, are closely monitoring developments around the clock with high efficiency, vigilance, and responsibility to address any threats and field developments. – KUNA
