Kuwait's Air Defences Respond to Drone and Missile Attack

Kuwait's military engaged its air defence systems to counteract a series of drone and missile assaults recently, suspected to have originated from either Iran or Iranian-allied militias in Iraq. Past incidents during the Iran war saw similar attacks on Kuwait.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Dubai | Updated: 01-06-2026 10:02 IST | Created: 01-06-2026 10:02 IST
Kuwait's Air Defences Respond to Drone and Missile Attack
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Kuwait's military forces activated their air defences early Monday morning to counter drone and missile threats. The response came as unidentified aerial assaults targeted the nation.

Though no group immediately asserted responsibility, sources speculate Iranian or affiliated Shia militia origins, reminiscent of attacks during the Iran conflict.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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