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Kuwait Oil Sector Reports Damage After Drone Attacks, No Injuries Recorded

publish time

05/04/2026

publish time

05/04/2026

Kuwait Oil Sector Reports Damage After Drone Attacks, No Injuries Recorded

KUWAIT CITY, Apr 5: Kuwait’s oil sector sustained significant material losses following recent drone attacks, though no injuries were reported, officials said.

Hisham Al-Rifai, spokesperson for the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation, said during a media briefing that the Oil Sector Complex building and several operational facilities were damaged in the attacks.

He added that emergency and firefighting teams responded efficiently to multiple fires caused by the strikes, successfully containing them without any human casualties.

Al-Rifai said the corporation is currently assessing the extent of the damage in coordination with relevant authorities and has implemented all necessary measures to ensure the safety of employees.