On April 5 (local time), Kuwaiti authorities reported on a large-scale attack targeting many strategic targets. Two power plants and desalination plants of this country were hit by fire from Iranian UAVs, causing serious material damage and forcing two generator units to completely stop operating.
The Kuwaiti Ministry of Defense affirmed: "Air defense forces are currently actively responding to threats from enemy missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles". The loud explosions heard in the capital were the result of interceptions from defense systems.
At the same time, the Kuwaiti Ministry of Finance said that Iranian drones hit a complex of ministries and government agencies in Kuwait city on the evening of April 4. The attack caused heavy damage to public buildings but fortunately there were no casualties.
Immediately after the incident, emergency rescue teams were present to handle the scene according to strict security procedures. To ensure safety, all civil servants were required to work remotely on April 5. Direct activities are expected to resume on April 6 under close supervision.
This escalation shows that civilian and administrative targets in Kuwait are becoming the focus of Iran's retaliatory strikes against US allies in the region. Targeting oil and gas facilities and government ministries and branches in the capital not only causes economic losses but also aims to create heavy psychological and political pressure.
Faced with the complicated situation, the Kuwaiti government has ordered to tighten security to the maximum at key infrastructure facilities. At the same time, this country is actively coordinating with international partners to strengthen air defense capabilities and border surveillance.
Neighboring countries in the Gulf region are also facing pressure to protect their countries from unannounced attacks, as civilian targets become increasingly vulnerable in the vortex of violence.
