Kuwait City, Kuwait – The Kuwaiti Ministry of Defense announced that it had detected 15 drones, which it described as “hostile,” in the past 24 hours.
It indicated that a number of them targeted the vicinity of Kuwait International Airport, causing significant damage to the radar system.
Details of the attacks
The ministry explained that the drones were tracked via air traffic control systems.
A number of them were intercepted, while others managed to reach sensitive areas near Kuwait International Airport.
These drones caused damage to technical infrastructure, particularly monitoring and radar systems.
Effects on air navigation
The Kuwaiti Ministry of Defense indicated that the damage to the radar system could affect the efficiency of air traffic control operations.
Therefore, precautionary measures are necessary to ensure navigational safety.
The ministry did not specify whether the incident caused any flight disruptions or delays.
Security measures and mobilization
The Ministry of Defense confirmed it has raised its readiness level and is coordinating with relevant
authorities to assess damage and bolster air defense systems, in light of what it described as escalating security challenges.
It also stressed its continued monitoring of airspace and its readiness to detect any potential threats in the coming period.
This development comes at a time of heightened tensions in the region.
There are calls to strengthen security measures to protect vital installations in Kuwait.
