Kuwait's Defense Ministry confirms interception of 2 ballistic missiles, 13 drones

Kuwait's Ministry of Defense announced Wednesday that it intercepted two ballistic missiles and 13 drones that were launched at the country. The statement did not specify the source of the launches. No casualties or damage were reported. The interception was first reported earlier today by Israeli media.

Kuwait's Ministry of Defense has officially confirmed that its air defenses intercepted two ballistic missiles and 13 drones, according to a statement issued Wednesday afternoon Jerusalem time. The statement, which corroborates earlier reports by the Kuwaiti military, did not specify the source of the launches, saying only that the projectiles were 'launched at us.' The confirmation comes hours after the initial reports of the interception.

Earlier Wednesday at 06:01 Jerusalem, an unverified report claimed that Iran had attacked Kuwait, accompanied by a statement from Iranian Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf. Minutes later, the Kuwaiti army announced it was actively intercepting drones and missiles. By 06:01 Jerusalem, the military confirmed the interception of two ballistic missiles and 13 drones, attributing the launches to Iran, according to Israeli defense correspondent Asaf Rozentzweig of N12. The Ministry of Defense's statement now provides official confirmation but leaves the origin unspecified.

The interception follows a similar incident on June 28, when the Kuwaiti army reported intercepting two ballistic missiles, as The Zioneer reported. The recurring aerial threats to Gulf states have been noted, with Iran frequently launching drones and missiles that are intercepted by regional air defenses.

The source of the latest launches remains unconfirmed by Kuwaiti authorities. The ministry's statement did not identify the origin, and no casualties or damage have been reported.

7 developments

1. 3 hours ago · 12:41 · 8 JulLatest

   Power lines damaged by shrapnel from intercepted attacks.

2. 12:36 · 8 Jul

   Kuwait's Ministry of Electricity confirms power lines damaged by Iranian fire.

3. 12:34 · 8 Jul

   Power lines disconnected after being hit by interception shrapnel.

• Strong14 hours ago · 01:54 · 8 JulGeneral power outage reported in Kuwait, possibly linked to drone defense protocol
• Strong10:26 · 28 JunKuwait army intercepts two ballistic missiles this morning, reports no casualties
• Developing05:16 · 11 JunKuwait Army says it is intercepting hostile aerial targets
• Strong05:32 · 29 JunQatar says citizen killed by shrapnel from interception during military activity

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