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Kuwait’s military says its air defenses are responding to drone attacks
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Smoke rises from an area of Kuwait's international airport after a reported drone strike on April 1, 2026. (AFP)
Kuwait’s army says its air defenses are working to intercept drones fired toward its territory, the first reported in the Gulf today, as the ceasefire between Iran and the United States entered its second day.
“The air defenses of the Armed Forces are currently facing hostile drone attacks that have penetrated the country’s airspace, targeting several vital installations,” the army posts on X, citing the defense ministry spokesperson.
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