There has been a lot of activity in the skies of Kuwait in the last three days where the army has shot down several enemy drones and missiles. A Defense Ministry spokesperson confirmed that an attempt was made to target the country’s oil facilities but was foiled by the security apparatus. There is no news of any major damage in this incident due to which the migrants and citizens living there have heaved a sigh of relief.
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How did the army deal with drones in the last 24 hours?
Defense Ministry spokesman Saud Al-Otaibi said 18 enemy drones had been spotted in Kuwait’s airspace during the past 24 hours. The Army’s air defense system destroyed 13 of these drones in the air. The remaining 3 drones fell outside the danger area and caused no damage. Even after these attacks on oil facilities, there has been no impact on the people working there and the production.
Complete details of the action taken in the last three days
The Kuwaiti Armed Forces are on full alert for the country’s security and sovereignty. The figures released by the Defense Ministry in the last 72 hours are as follows:
Date Missile Interception Drone Details 19 March 2026 None 13 Destroyed (18 Viewed) 18 March 2026 4 Ballistic Missiles 20 Destroyed (23 Viewed) 17 March 2026 2 Ballistic Missiles 13 Drones Destroyed
Two people were slightly injured after being hit by debris during the missile interception on March 17, but their condition is now said to be stable. Inspection and Disposal of Explosives Unit has visited eight different places and taken stock of the situation. The Army has made it clear that they are fully prepared to protect the country amid regional tension.
