Kuwait dealt with 14 ballistic missiles, 23 drones in last 48 hours

2026-03-07 - 16:36

The Ministry of Defense announced on Saturday that Kuwait’s air defense systems have successfully detected and engaged a total of 14 ballistic missiles and 23 drones in the last 48 hours amidst the current regional military escalation. In the second media briefing conducted by the Government Communication Center, Ministry of Defense Spokesman Col. Saud Al-Atwan confirmed that the Kuwaiti Armed Forces effectively intercepted the hostile targets within the designated operational zones, with no injuries reported. Twelve out of the 14 missiles were destroyed, as the remaining two were out of the danger zone, he noted, branding the attacks as a “clear and explicit violation” of Kuwaiti sovereignty and international conventions. Al-Atwan commended the significant role played by Kuwaiti men and women in the military and security services and various state institutions, who have continued to perform their duties responsibly and faithfully since the beginning of this brutal aggression, reflecting the unity of national efforts to protect the country’s security and stability under the wise leadership of His Highness the Amir, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah. – KUNA