Iranian drone strikes Kuwait International Airport
A drone strike attributed to Iran struck Kuwait International Airport, damaging part of a passenger facility and injuring several workers, according to regional media reports citing airport and security sources.
The incident occurred at Kuwait’s main civilian aviation hub, where airport operations were briefly disrupted following the impact.
According to initial media reporting, the unmanned aerial vehicle impacted an area near a passenger building at Kuwait International Airport, causing material damage and minor injuries among airport personnel working nearby.
Emergency response teams were deployed shortly after the strike, and affected areas were secured while authorities assessed structural damage.
Regional outlets reported that the drone used in the attack resembled Iranian-designed Shahed-series loitering munitions, a family of long-range one-way attack drones widely used in recent conflicts.
As noted by regional media citing airport authorities, the strike caused localized structural damage to a passenger terminal section but did not result in runway destruction or long-term closure of air traffic operations.
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A drone strike attributed to Iran hit Kuwait International Airport, damaging a passenger facility and injuring several workers. The incident briefly disrupted airport operations, with emergency teams responding to secure the area. The drone used in the attack was similar to Iranian-designed Shahed-series loitering munitions, causing localized structural damage but not affecting runway operations.
- Drone strike attributed to Iran
- Damaged part of passenger facility
- Several workers injured
- Emergency response teams deployed
- Drone resembled Iranian-designed Shahed-series munitions