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Kuwait Forces Intercept 2 Cruise Missiles, 7 Missiles and 26 Drones, Mina Al Ahmadi Refinery Targeted

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03/04/2026

publish time

03/04/2026

Kuwait Forces Intercept 2 Cruise Missiles, 7 Missiles and 26 Drones, Mina Al Ahmadi Refinery Targeted

KUWAIT CITY, Apr 3: The Kuwaiti Armed Forces said it intercepted and responded to seven ballistic missiles, two cruise missiles, and 26 drones within Kuwaiti airspace over the past 24 hours, according to a statement by official spokesperson Saud Abdulaziz Al-Otaibi.

Authorities said the attacks, attributed to Iran, targeted the Mina Al-Ahmadi Refinery, causing fires in several operational units, as well as a power station and water desalination plant, resulting in material damage but no reported casualties.

The military added that explosive ordnance teams handled 22 field reports to clear debris and remnants, while forces remain on high alert to safeguard national security and protect lives and property.