Kuwait International Airport was the target of multiple drone attacks on Saturday, March 28, resulting in severe damage to its primary radar system.
The state-run news agency KUNA reported that the strikes occurred early in the morning, disrupting operations at the country’s main aviation hub.
Abdullah Al-Rajhi, a spokesperson for the Public Authority for Civil Aviation, confirmed the extent of the damage to the radar equipment.
Despite the intensity of the assault, Kuwaiti authorities and AFP have reported no human casualties from the incident.
The Kuwait National Guard confirmed that its defense systems successfully intercepted six drones during the engagement.
This marks the second time in less than a week that the facility has been targeted, following a March 25 strike that ignited a massive fuel tank blaze.
Simultaneously, the country is assessing the fallout from a Friday drone attack on Shuwaikh Port.
As Kuwait’s primary commercial maritime hub, the port handles a significant portion of national trade, shipping, and cargo storage.
While the port attack resulted in material damage, no injuries were reported.
The repeated targeting of infrastructure comes as Iran continues to strike locations hosting United States military assets across the Middle East.
Kuwait currently hosts approximately 13,500 U.S. troops across several installations, including Camp Arifjan and the Ali al-Salem air base.
These strikes follow a February military campaign where a U.S.-Israeli coalition targeted sites within Iran.
A recent Reuters report, citing U.S. intelligence sources, suggests that approximately one-third of Iran’s missile arsenal has been destroyed.
Another third is believed to be damaged or inaccessible in underground bunkers.
President Donald Trump recently addressed the ongoing threat, stating that even a small percentage of remaining Iranian missiles poses an unacceptable risk to maritime vessels.
He emphasized that a single successful strike could devastate high-value assets.
Israeli military officials estimated that Iran possessed 2,500 ballistic missiles before the conflict began.
Current assessments indicate that roughly 70 percent of Tehran's launch capacity has been neutralized.
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Published: Mar 28, 2026. Last updated: Mar 28, 2026.
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