Kuwait dealt with 18 drones in last 24 hours

2026-03-19 - 16:02

The Ministry of Defense announced on Thursday that Kuwait’s air defense systems have detected and engaged 18 drones in the last 24 hours amidst the current regional military escalation. In the 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. Thirteen drones were destroyed, three others were out of the danger zone, while two targeted two operational units of Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC), resulting in limited fires with no injuries. Army bomb squads also dealt with 11 reports, taking the number since the begining of the aggression to 233. Al-Atwan prayed to Almighty Allah to bestow security and stability on the beloved homeland 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