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Kuwait Ministry of Defence detects 14 ballistic missiles, 46 drones in 24 hours

Kuwait Health Ministry reports immediate response to debris fall injuries
6 Apr 2026 20:20

KUWAIT (ALETIHAD)

Kuwait's Ministry of Defence announced on Monday that the armed forces detected 14 ballistic missiles, two cruise missiles, and 46 hostile drones within the country's airspace over the past 24 hours, all of which were dealt with in accordance with established procedures.

The announcement was made by the Ministry's official spokesperson, Colonel Staff Saud AlAtwan, during the daily media briefing on the latest developments and operational events amid ongoing Iranian attacks on Kuwait.

He was quoted by Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) as saying that falling debris landed in a residential area in the north of the country, resulting in human injuries, with the relevant authorities responding in line with approved procedures.

Colonel Al-Al-Atwan added that the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) unit of the land forces handled 22 reports, while army firefighting teams responded to three incidents, all according to established protocols.
 

Source: Aletihad - Abu Dhabi
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