Breaking | Kuwait Security Update – March 8, 2026

2026-03-07 - 23:36

The Ministry of Defense announced that Kuwaiti air defense systems are currently dealing with hostile missile attacks and drones. According to the official spokesperson, Brigadier General Saud Al-Otaibi, the Kuwaiti Armed Forces intercepted a wave of hostile drones that breached the country’s airspace at dawn on Sunday, March 8. The drones reportedly targeted fuel tanks at Kuwait International Airport, in what officials described as a direct attack on vital infrastructure. Security forces continue to monitor the situation while air defense systems remain on high alert.