The Kuwaiti Army announced Saturday that its air defenses intercepted eight missiles and 12 drones launched from Iran toward its territory since early morning. No casualties or damage were reported.
The Kuwaiti Army announced Saturday that its air defenses intercepted eight missiles and 12 drones launched from Iran since early morning, with no casualties or damage reported. The statement is the first specific count from Kuwaiti authorities since Friday's series of interceptions and Iranian claims, following a night of heightened activity.
On Friday, the thread began with Iranian claims of drone strikes on two US bases in Kuwait, which remained unverified. Kuwait's military subsequently confirmed intercepting multiple hostile drones, with reports of shrapnel damage. By Friday at 08:57 Jerusalem, the army stated it was actively intercepting Iranian missiles. Earlier incidents include: as The Zioneer reported on July 16, Kuwait intercepted 32 Iranian drones; on July 8, two ballistic missiles and 13 drones; on June 11, 24 drones; and on June 28, the army confirmed active interceptions.
The interceptions come amid ongoing direct kinetic warfare between Iran and regional adversaries, with Kuwait repeatedly reporting Iranian projectiles entering its airspace. The Zioneer has reported on these developments throughout the conflict, including a June 10 report of at least six missiles launched from Iran.
The Kuwaiti statement did not specify where the interceptions occurred, whether any projectiles struck within Kuwaiti territory, or if there were casualties. The numbers—eight missiles and 12 drones—represent a significant barrage, and no further details have been released.
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