28.03.2026 21:52
While the tension created by the Middle East war continues in the Gulf, a fire caused by a drone attack in the fuel depots at Kuwait International Airport lasted for days. It was reported that the flames, which continued for about 3 days, were brought under control after intense intervention in 58 hours.
It was announced that the fire resulting from a drone attack at Kuwait International Airport's fuel depots was brought under control after approximately 3 days of intense efforts.
58 HOURS OF INTERVENTION
Kuwait Fire Department Spokesman Major General Mohammed Garib reported that the fire was extinguished after an uninterrupted 58-hour intervention.
The statement was shared with the public through the country's official news agency KUNA.
Garib noted that since the start of Iran's attacks, numerous incidents have been intervened in the country, stating that a total of 82 extraordinary events, including direct attacks and fires caused by falling shrapnel, have been brought under control.
ARMY AND FIRE DEPARTMENT WORKED COORDINATED
The Kuwait Army provided information about the firefighting efforts through a post on the US-based social media platform X.
The statement noted that the Fire Department teams worked in coordination with the National Fire Forces.
15 DRONE ATTACKS IN THE LAST 24 HOURS
The Kuwait Ministry of Defense announced that the country was targeted by 15 drones in the last 24 hours.
The ministry reported that some drones targeted the area around the airport and that serious damage occurred to the radar system.
It was stated that there were no casualties or injuries as a result of the attacks.
GULF COUNTRIES IN THE CROSSHAIRS
As tensions rise in the region following the attacks initiated by Israel and the US against Iran on February 28, Iran is also conducting retaliatory attacks primarily against locations where US bases are located, including Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and Bahrain.