Kuwait Power and Desalination Plant Hit in Attack

03/04/2026

Kuwait Power and Desalination Plant Hit in Attack

KUWAIT CITY, Apr 3: The Ministry of Electricity, Water & Renewable Energy confirmed that one of Kuwait’s power and water desalination plants was targeted in an attack at dawn on Friday, April 3, causing material damage to parts of the facility.

Official spokesperson Fatima Abbas Jawhar Hayat said technical and emergency teams were immediately deployed under approved response plans to manage the impact and maintain operational efficiency, in coordination with security authorities.

She urged the public to remain calm and rely on official sources for information, stressing that the country’s electricity and water systems remain a top priority, with teams working around the clock to ensure stability and continuity of essential services.