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Kuwait International Airport Targeted in Drone Attack; Radar System Sustains Damage

publish time

28/03/2026

publish time

28/03/2026

Kuwait International Airport Targeted in Drone Attack; Radar System Sustains Damage

KUWAIT CITY, March 28: Kuwait International Airport was subjected to multiple drone attacks, resulting in material damage to infrastructure but no reported casualties, according to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).

DGCA spokesperson Abdullah Al-Rajhi said in a statement to the Kuwait News Agency that the attack caused significant damage to the airport’s radar system.

Al-Rajhi confirmed that emergency response teams and relevant authorities acted immediately after the incident, taking necessary measures to assess the situation and ensure aviation safety. Efforts are currently underway to restore full operational readiness as quickly as possible.

He added that the DGCA remains fully committed to maintaining the security and safety of civil aviation in the State of Kuwait, stressing ongoing coordination with all relevant authorities to implement required precautionary measures.

No further details regarding the origin of the drones were immediately disclosed, and an investigation is ongoing. (KUNA)