Kuwaiti Armed Forces Down 7 Drones in 24 Hours, No Injuries Reported

The Ministry of Defense announced on Wednesday that Kuwait’s air defense systems have successfully detected and engaged a total of 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, with no injuries reported.

He pointed out another drone fell down out of the danger zone, adding that Kuwait National Guard also succeeded in downing eight more drones south of the country, while the specialized bomb squad team dealt with 172 reports so far.

Al-Atwan commended the significant role of Kuwaiti men and women in the military andsecurity 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