Kuwait’s major oil refineries Mina Al-Ahmadi and Mina Abdullah were attacked by drones early Friday. Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) has informed that due to these attacks, some units of the refinery caught fire. It is a matter of relief that there is no news of any loss of life in this entire incident. The administration took immediate action and took control of the situation and security arrangements have been increased.
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What is the latest situation after the attack?
According to Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC), the fire at the refinery has been completely brought under control. Emergency and fire fighting teams reached the spot and extinguished the fire. Officials have clarified that activities related to oil production and export are completely normal and there has been no impact on them. The army’s air defense system has also succeeded in foiling some suspicious attacks. All employees working within the refinery are safe and safety standards are being followed.
Key information and statistics related to the incident
Important information related to this attack can be seen in the table below:
Details Information Affected places Mina Al-Ahmadi and Mina Abdullah Refinery Time of attack March 20, 2026, early Friday Morning Means of attack Drones Damage Fire in some units, no casualties Oil supply completely normal and continuing
The Kuwaiti administration is now investigating the matter from where these drones came. The security cordon near the refinery has been tightened to prevent such incidents in future. It is a matter of relief for Indians and other expatriates living in the Gulf that there has been no major impact on work.