Iranian Drone Strikes Hit Kuwait Oil and Power Facilities, No Casualties Reported
KUWAIT CITY (Afghan Verified) — Drone strikes attributed to Iran targeted oil, energy and government facilities in Kuwait early Saturday, causing significant material damage but no casualties, Kuwaiti authorities said.
A fire broke out at the Shuwaikh oil complex, including the headquarters of the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation, following the strikes. Kuwait's Ministry of Electricity and Water confirmed that two power generation units were taken out of service after drones hit energy and water desalination facilities.
Government office complexes were also struck, according to reports. The attacks represent an escalation in regional tensions linked to the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran.
Kuwaiti officials, citing statements from the Oil Ministry and Kuwait Petroleum Corporation, described the damage as substantial but emphasized that no deaths or injuries occurred. The incidents highlight vulnerabilities in Gulf energy infrastructure.
Khaama Press reported prior related incidents at the Mina al-Ahmadi refinery and Kuwait International Airport radar, though these were not mentioned by other sources.
The strikes come amid heightened hostilities in the region, with no immediate claim of responsibility from Iran.
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Where reports agree
- Iranian drone strikes hit Shuwaikh oil complex, power/water facilities, and government office complex in Kuwait
- Significant damage reported but no casualties
- Citations from Kuwaiti authorities, Reuters, Kuwait Petroleum Corporation, and Ministry of Electricity and Water
- Part of broader US-Israel-Iran regional escalation
Where reports differ
- Khaama Press mentions prior incidents at Mina al-Ahmadi refinery and Kuwait International Airport radar (not in Pajhwok)
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