Massive explosion reported near Ali Al Salemi base in Kuwait

A massive explosion was reported near the Ali Al Salemi air base in Kuwait early Wednesday, according to unverified reports. The cause of the blast and any casualties or damage are not yet known.

Early Wednesday morning, a massive explosion was reported in the vicinity of the Ali Al Salemi air base in Kuwait. The cause of the blast and any casualties or damage remain unconfirmed. The Zioneer has previously reported on claims of strikes on this base, including an IRGC claim of a drone attack on Jun 10, and multiple reports of explosions and sirens in Kuwait over the past month. Those reports were not independently verified. The current report is based on a single source and has not been corroborated.

• Developing05:17 · 11 JunLoud explosions reported in Kuwait
• Developing21:07 · 25 JunLarge explosion reported in the Ashkelon area
• Strong11:05 · 10 JunLoud explosion heard near US base in Erbil, northern Iraq
• Strong05:13 · 10 JunSirens sound in Kuwait, regional sources report

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