Key facts
- Kuwait's air defense systems intercepted four cruise missiles and 21 hostile drones.
- A previous wave of attacks involved one ballistic missile, five cruise missiles, and 33 drones.
- The attacks caused material damage to vital and civilian facilities.
- A Kuwait Navy vessel was struck, injuring four servicemen.
- Kuwait condemned the attacks as a violation of its sovereignty and a threat to regional security.
Kuwait's government has strongly condemned Iranian attacks targeting its territory, labeling them a "serious escalation" and a "direct threat" to regional security. The country's air defense systems were actively engaged in intercepting multiple hostile aerial threats, including ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones, since Wednesday dawn.
According to the General Staff of the Kuwait Armed Forces, four cruise missiles and 21 hostile drones were intercepted within Kuwaiti airspace. A previous wave of attacks had involved one ballistic missile, five cruise missiles, and 33 drones, all of which were also intercepted. These attacks targeted several vital and civilian facilities, resulting in material damage at multiple locations. A Kuwait Navy vessel was also struck, leading to injuries among four servicemen who are reported to be in stable condition.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs described the attack as a blatant violation of Kuwait's sovereignty, airspace, international law, and the UN Charter. Kuwait affirmed its inherent right to self-defense under Article 51 of the UN Charter and stated its entitlement to take all necessary measures to protect its territory, citizens, and residents. The ministry warned that continued military escalation in the region poses a serious threat to regional security and stability.
Defense Minister Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah and Chief of the General Staff Lt Gen Khaled Al-Shuraian visited Kuwait navy facilities and the injured personnel, commending the efforts of medical teams.