Kuwait Military Claims to Have Intercepted 4 Missiles and 10 Drones

Source: Global Times
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The Kuwaiti Ministry of Defense announced on the afternoon of the 9th local time that the Kuwaiti military detected and intercepted a total of 1 cruise missile, 3 ballistic missiles, and 10 drones in Kuwaiti airspace that day. Some debris from the missiles and drones fell to the ground, resulting in 1 injury and damage to some infrastructure. (Reporter Li Chao from the Central Radio and Television Station)

Classification
Region
West Asia
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Military Operations / Weapons & Equipment
Subcategory
Defensive Action
SALUTE Report
Size
1 cruise missile, 3 ballistic missiles, 10 drones
Activity
Intercepted missiles and drones
Location
Kuwait
Unit
Kuwaiti Armed Forces
Time
September 9
Equipment
cruise missileballistic missiledrone
Summary

Kuwaiti Armed Forces intercepted 1 cruise missile, 3 ballistic missiles, and 10 drones in Kuwaiti airspace on September 9. Debris from the intercepted missiles and drones caused one injury and damaged some infrastructure.

Key Facts
  • Kuwaiti Armed Forces intercepted 1 cruise missile and 3 ballistic missiles.
  • 10 drones were also intercepted.
  • Some debris fell to the ground, causing 1 injury and damage to infrastructure.