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World · 8 March 2026

Kuwait airport fuel tanks hit by drone: 'Vital infrastructure' targeted

Kuwait airport fuel tanks hit by drone: 'Vital infrastructure' targeted

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Two fuel tanks belonging to Kuwait Aviation Fueling Company (KAFCO) inside Kuwait International Airport were struck by a drone in the early hours of Sunday, March 8. The attack started a large fire at the site but caused no casualties, with only material damage reported. Firefighting and emergency teams responded swiftly to contain the blaze. Kuwait's army described the strike as a direct attack on vital infrastructure.

Reported by Arab Times / Anadolu Agency · How we write briefs

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