Kuwait Intercepts Drone Attack on Airport Fuel Depot; No Injuries Reported
TDT | Manama
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Drones have targeted a fuel depot at Kuwait International Airport, the Civil Aviation Authority said early Wednesday, adding that relevant authorities are dealing with a fire at the site.
No injuries were reported in the incident, the authority said, adding that the attack left material damage only. The Kuwait National Guard (KNG) announced early Wednesday that it has successfully intercepted six drones within its areas of responsibility.
In an official statement, KNG Spokesperson Brigadier General Dr Jadaan Fadhel that the measure was executed as part of an ongoing operational framework to bolster national security, fortify vital strategic sites, and neutralize potential threats.
He urged the public to abide by safety instructions issued by the relevant authorities.
Explosions heard in Kuwait are a result of successful interceptions of hostile attacks, the army said in a statement, the second of its kind in the early hours of Wednesday.
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