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Kuwait intercepts hostile ballistic missiles and drones

July 19, 2026 / 11:38 PM
Kuwait intercepts hostile ballistic missiles and drones
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Sharjah24-WAM: Kuwait announced that its Armed Forces had detected and intercepted hostile ballistic missiles and drones within the country's airspace since the early hours of Sunday.

According to the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), Colonel Saud Al Otaibi, the official spokesperson for Kuwait's Ministry of Defence, said that Iranian aggression continues to target civilian and vital facilities across the country.

He added that the attacks targeted facilities belonging to the Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy, causing fires and extensive damage to several of its facilities and critical infrastructure.

Al Otaibi affirmed that the Kuwaiti Armed Forces continue to carry out their duties with a high level of efficiency, as part of their ongoing state of readiness and constant preparedness, while taking all necessary measures, in coordination with the relevant authorities, to safeguard the country's sovereignty and preserve its security and stability, and to ensure the safety of citizens and residents.

July 19, 2026 / 11:38 PM

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