Kuwait Armed Forces Intercept Ballistic Missiles, Drones Targeting Airspace; Iranian Attacks Hit Power Facilities

KUWAIT CITY, July 19: Kuwait’s Ministry of Defense announced that the Armed Forces detected and intercepted hostile ballistic missiles and drones entering Kuwaiti airspace early Sunday.

In Statement No. 77, the ministry said the threats were successfully dealt with as part of ongoing defensive operations.

The ministry added that what it described as “heinous Iranian aggression” continues to target civilian and vital installations in Kuwait. It said attacks struck facilities affiliated with the Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy, causing fires and significant damage to several key facilities and infrastructure sites.

The Armed Forces reaffirmed their readiness to carry out their duties with the highest level of efficiency, stressing that all necessary measures are being taken to protect Kuwait’s sovereignty, security and stability.

The ministry said military units are operating in coordination with relevant authorities to safeguard the safety of citizens and residents across the country.