Key facts
- Kuwait's armed forces are intercepting hostile aerial targets.
- Explosions heard are a result of air defense systems engaging the targets.
- The military urged the public to remain calm.
Kuwait's armed forces announced on Tuesday that they are actively engaging hostile aerial targets within the country's airspace. The General Staff of the Kuwait Armed Forces issued a statement clarifying that any explosions heard across parts of the nation are a direct result of the air defense systems intercepting these incoming attacks. The military urged the public to remain calm and adhere to all safety and security instructions provided by relevant authorities. Further details regarding the origin or specific location of the strikes were not immediately available.