Kuwait's military said it intercepted ballistic missiles and drones launched from Iran, and that heavy damage was inflicted on electricity and water infrastructure. The statement follows earlier reports of ongoing Iranian attacks on the Gulf state.
At 21:30 Jerusalem, Kuwait's army confirmed it intercepted ballistic missiles and drones fired from Iran, and that the attack caused heavy damage to electricity and water infrastructure. The statement follows a sequence of events earlier today, and marks the first official confirmation of interception by the military.
Earlier on Sunday, at 12:07 Jerusalem, the thread began with unverified reports of Iranian drone strikes on Kuwait's main power plant. By 12:07, Kuwait's Ministry of Electricity and Water confirmed a second attack on the power and desalination plant, causing fire and damage to generation units. The military later reported heavy damage to the Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy facilities, with fires at multiple sites. At 21:21 Jerusalem, The Zioneer reported heavy damage to electricity and water infrastructure, citing the army. The new announcement at 21:30 Jerusalem adds confirmed interception of the weapons.
The attacks are part of a broader regional escalation between Iran and US-allied Gulf states. As The Zioneer reported on Sunday, Iran's army has blamed Israel and the US for the escalation, and the US has conducted strikes on Iran. Bahrain has also reported intercepting Iranian launches.
No casualty figures have been reported. The extent of damage to infrastructure and any ongoing repairs remain under assessment.
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