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Kuwait says drone attacks hit oil, government sites
Middle East Eye12 hours ago
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Drone attacks reportedly hit Kuwait’s Shuwaikh Oil Sector Complex and a government office complex, causing fire and significant damage but no reported injuries. The strikes indicate a direct expansion of the regional drone campaign into Kuwait’s critical energy and state infrastructure, with clear conflict relevance amid broader Iran-linked Gulf tensions.
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Kuwait says drone attacks hit oil, government sites
A drone attack sparked a fire at the Shuwaikh Oil Sector Complex in Kuwait, with no injuries reported, according to state news agency KUNA. Firefighting and emergency teams were deployed to contain the blaze following the incident.
In a separate development, Kuwait said an Iranian drone attack caused “significant damage” to a government office complex. Employees will work remotely on Sunday, KUNA reported, as authorities assess the damage from the attacks.
The incidents come amid rising regional tensions and an increase in drone and missile strikes targeting infrastructure, according to regional media reports.
#Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC): The oil sector complex in Shuwaikh was targeted by drones, resulting in a fire at the site, with no injuries reportedhttps://t.co/b7s8taswRc#KUNA pic.twitter.com/dssPPVzWS3
— Kuwait News Agency - English Feed (@kuna_en) April 4, 2026
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KuwaitIranKuwait Petroleum CorporationKUNA
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drones
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nuclear threat
cyber warfare
terrorism
Key Phrases
"Critical infrastructure targeted""Government facilities damaged""Direct regional escalation into Kuwait""Fits ongoing Gulf drone warfare pattern"