Kuwait air defences intercept missiles and drones

The Kuwaiti military said its air defence systems are actively engaging hostile projectiles, with explosion sounds attributed to interceptions.

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Kuwait's Joint Chiefs of Staff said early Sunday that air defences are actively intercepting hostile missiles and drones. The military asked residents not to be alarmed by explosion sounds, attributing them to interception systems.

Key points

  • Kuwait military confirms active missile and drone interceptions
  • Explosions heard are from air defence systems, not ground strikes
  • Public urged to follow official safety instructions

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Kuwait’s Joint Chiefs of Staff announced early Sunday that the country’s air defences are actively engaged against incoming missile and drone attacks.

In a statement carried by the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), the military said any explosion sounds heard by residents are the result of air defence systems intercepting hostile threats, not strikes on the ground.

The statement called on the public to follow all security and safety instructions issued by the relevant authorities.