Fire erupts in Kuwait’s Shuwaikh oil complex after drone attack

Fire erupts in Kuwait’s Shuwaikh oil complex after drone attack

The fire erupted in the Shuwaikh oil sector complex, which houses the oil ministry and the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation headquarters.

Kuwait’s state media said an Iranian drone attacked an office complex for government ministries. (AFP Pic)
KUWAIT CITY:
Kuwait Petroleum ​Corporation (KPC) said a fire broke out in its Shuwaikh oil sector complex, which houses the oil ministry and KPC headquarters, after a drone attack, the Kuwaiti state news agency reported early today.

Kuwaiti state media, citing the finance ministry, said an Iranian drone hit an office complex for government ministries, causing significant material damage but no casualties.

“Two power generation units were also taken out of service after Iranian drones targeted two power and water desalination plants, causing significant damage,” Kuwait’s electricity and water ministry said today.

No injuries were reported in any of the incidents, according to Kuwaiti state media.

The latest attacks come as the US-Israeli war on Iran, how in its sixth week, broadens, with Tehran striking Israel and Gulf Arab states hosting US military installations.

There was no official comment from Iran.

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