Kuwait Airport Hit In Drone Attack
Kuwait International Airport was hit in a drone attack early Wednesday, triggering a major fire after fuel storage tanks were struck, according to Kuwaiti civil aviation authorities. Officials said there were no casualties, while emergency teams moved quickly to contain the blaze and assess the damage.
Kuwait Airport Drone Attack Triggers Fire
The Civil Aviation Authority said the attack targeted fuel tanks belonging to the Kuwait Aviation Fuel Company at Kuwait International Airport. The strike caused a large fire at the site, sending emergency crews to the airport facilities as authorities worked to bring the situation under control.
Fuel Storage Tanks Hit At Kuwait Airport
Abdullah Al Rajhi, spokesman for the Civil Aviation Authority, said the drones struck airport fuel infrastructure, causing material damage but no reported injuries or deaths. Preliminary assessments indicated that the losses were limited to property and fuel-related facilities rather than passenger or terminal areas.
Kuwait Blames Iran-Backed Groups
Kuwaiti authorities described the incident as a serious assault on civilian infrastructure and said the attack was carried out by Iran and Iran-backed armed groups. The statement comes as regional tensions remain high and Gulf states continue monitoring the widening security fallout from the Iran conflict.
Emergency Response Continues At Airport
Officials said emergency and firefighting teams were immediately deployed after the strike. Authorities are continuing to review the extent of the damage and the operational impact on airport systems, particularly fuel and support infrastructure. The incident adds to growing concern over the spread of drone attacks beyond direct battlefield zones and into critical transport facilities across the Gulf.
