Kuwait International Airport was hit by Iranian drones on Wednesday, causing damage and injuries, according to a Defense Ministry statement, prompting authorities to suspend and divert flights until further notice.
Details of the Attack
The hostile drones struck the airport's main passenger terminal (T1), resulting in significant damage to the building and injuring a number of people, who received medical treatment, Defense Ministry spokesman Saud Abdulaziz Al-Otaibi said in a statement.
Response from Kuwaiti Authorities
He added that the Kuwaiti Armed Forces are monitoring the situation in coordination with relevant authorities and remain on full alert to respond to any developments. Separately, the General Directorate of Civil Aviation announced the activation of an emergency plan at the airport after the incident.
Iran's Stance
Early Wednesday, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said that attacks targeting US bases in Kuwait were launched after an American strike on Qeshm Island in southern Iran.
