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Kuwait EOD Teams Handle 14 Debris Reports as Sirens Sound Twice in 24 Hours

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23/03/2026

publish time

23/03/2026

Kuwait EOD Teams Handle 14 Debris Reports as Sirens Sound Twice in 24 Hours

KUWAIT CITY, Mar 23: Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior said its Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) teams responded to 14 incidents of falling debris from defensive interception operations over the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of such reports handled since the start of the crisis to 498.

In a media briefing, ministry spokesperson Nasser Bouslaib said warning sirens were activated twice during the same period, raising the cumulative total to 118 activations since the onset of hostilities.

Bouslaib also highlighted ongoing field monitoring efforts, noting that several incidents involved debris landing outside designated threat zones. He stressed that national unity remains central to Kuwait’s resilience, underscoring the importance of social cohesion and collective awareness in maintaining security and stability amid current challenges.