Kuwait dealt with 9 ballistic missiles, 4 hostile drones in last 24 hours

2026-03-21 - 15:33

The Ministry of Defense announced on Saturday that Kuwait’s air defense systems have detected and successfully engaged nine ballistic missiles, 4 hostile 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 without material damage reported. 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