Tension has increased significantly in the Gulf region after the attack on a large water purification plant (desalination plant) in Kuwait. An Indian employee lost his life in this attack on Sunday evening and the plant building was heavily damaged. Iran’s army has directly blamed Israel for this incident. Iran claims that Israel has targeted this vital infrastructure of Kuwait to defame it and create conditions for war.
Attacks in Kuwait and impact on Indian citizens
Kuwait’s Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy confirmed that a service building at the plant was destroyed in the attack. Indian immigrants are also being adversely affected by this conflict. According to information given by Additional Secretary Aseem Mahajan in Delhi, 8 Indians have died so far in the conflict in West Asia, which also includes this latest case from the Kuwait plant.
The death of an Indian employee has been officially confirmed in the attack. According to Kuwaiti officials, the supply of water and electricity remains normal at present. Technical teams and relief teams are busy handling the situation on the spot. Qatar has condemned this attack, calling it a major threat to regional security.
Latest figures of missile and drone attacks
Kuwait’s Defense Ministry has shared details of the attacks that have taken place in the country during the last one month. The ministry has appealed to the public to ignore rumors and maintain peace. Many missiles have also been tracked in the last 24 hours.
Type of attack Total attacks (one month) Last 24 hours updated Ballistic missiles 307 14 missiles Drone attacks 616 12 drones Cruise missiles 2 0 Injured soldiers 10 (soldiers) –
Other military activities in the area
Apart from Kuwait, the situation remains tense in other parts of the region also. The radar system at Kuwait International Airport has been damaged due to drone attacks. At the same time, Spain has decided to close its airspace to American planes taking part in attacks on Iran. Iran has also confirmed the death of its Revolutionary Guard Navy Chief Alireza Tangsiri, whom Israel had claimed in the attack. These incidents have raised concerns over security among Indian expatriates and locals working in the Gulf.