Kuwait says Iran's attack caused infrastructure damage and injuries.
Xinhua News Agency, Kuwait City, July 18 (Reporter Yin Zhao) The Kuwaiti Armed Forces stated on the 18th that Iran launched attacks on the country's military infrastructure and important civilian infrastructure that day, resulting in injuries and property damage. The Kuwaiti air defense forces intercepted Iranian missiles and drones.
The Kuwaiti Armed Forces issued a statement on social media saying that the target of Iran's "continued aggression" is military and security facilities as well as important civilian infrastructure, including facilities in the oil, electricity, and water sectors. The air defense forces have been continuously intercepting missiles and drones entering the country's airspace since early morning.
The statement said that the attacks caused "significant damage" to multiple facilities. Several firefighters and oil industry workers were injured while carrying out firefighting and repair tasks, and the injured have been sent to the hospital for treatment. The statement did not specify the number of injuries or provide details about the damage.
The statement also mentioned that debris from the intercepted missiles and drones fell into several residential areas, causing property damage.
The Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement on the same day condemning the aforementioned attacks, stating that they violate Kuwait's sovereignty, and that Iran should bear full responsibility for the attacks and all consequences arising from them, calling on Iran to immediately cease the attacks.
Iran launched attacks on Kuwait's military and critical civilian infrastructure on July 18, resulting in injuries and property damage. Kuwait's air defense successfully intercepted missiles and drones. Injuries were reported among firefighters and oil workers responding to the incidents, and debris from intercepted projectiles fell into residential areas. Kuwait's government condemned the attacks, asserting that Iran must be held accountable for the consequences.
- Iran attacked Kuwait's military and civilian infrastructure on July 18.
- Kuwait's air defense intercepted incoming missiles and drones.
- Several firefighters and oil workers were injured during the response efforts.
- Missile and drone debris fell into residential areas, causing property damage.
- Kuwait condemned the attacks and called for Iran to take responsibility.