Kuwait – The Kuwaiti army announced on Friday that a fire that broke out at the Mina Al-Ahmadi refinery, following suspected drone attacks, had been extinguished.
It also confirmed that the situation was fully under control and that no major repercussions had been reported so far.
Rapid response and fire containment
The army explained in a statement that firefighting and emergency teams responded quickly to the fire and were able to contain it.
They also prevented it from spreading to other facilities within the refinery, which helped minimize potential damage and ensure the continuity of operations.
Kuwait: Investigations to uncover the circumstances of the attack
The statement indicated that the relevant authorities in Kuwait have launched a comprehensive investigation
to determine the source of the drones and those responsible for the attack.
This comes amid escalating threats targeting vital infrastructure in the region.
Strengthening security measures
Kuwaiti authorities have confirmed they are strengthening security measures around oil facilities in anticipation of potential attacks.
This comes at a time of heightened regional tensions that could impact the security of critical infrastructure.
