Published on: 2026-07-18
Source: People’s Republic of China — Translation
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El Kuwait, July 18 /Xinhua/ — Kuwait was subjected to another attack using missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) early Saturday morning. Air defense systems intercepted enemy objects, and authorities suspended airport operations and took measures to repair damages at a key power generation and water desalination station, officials reported.
The General Staff of the Kuwaiti Army stated on Friday on the social network X that the explosions heard in some areas of the country were caused by air defense systems intercepting enemy objects. The military continues to respond to attacks.
“The population is strongly advised to follow the safety instructions issued by the relevant authorities,” the army statement says.
The state news agency KUNA reported that sirens sounded across the country for the fourth time.
At the moment, there is no information about casualties, damage, or the number of rockets and drones launched.
The airline Kuwait Airways announced the rescheduling of most of its flights due to the suspension of takeoff and landing operations at Kuwait International Airport amid ongoing attacks.
The airline urged passengers to monitor the status of their flights. Updated information will be sent as SMS messages to the registered phone numbers, the carrier reported.
Separately, the Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy of Kuwait reported that another power generation and water desalination station was damaged as a result of the attacks, after which a fire broke out.
This occurred against the backdrop of increasing tensions in the region, despite the memorandum of understanding signed in mid-June between the US and Iran, according to which they were supposed to hold talks within 60 days to reach a final agreement. –0–
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