Kuwait refinery fires after drone attack as air defences intercept strikes
Kuwait refinery fires after drone attack as air defences intercept strikes
Fires erupt at Kuwait's Mina Al-Ahmadi refinery after a drone strike; emergency crews battle blazes as air defences intercept missiles.
A drone attack hit Kuwait's Mina Al-Ahmadi refinery, owned by Kuwait Petroleum Corporation, sparking fires across several operational units early Friday. State media said emergency crews were rushing to contain the blazes at the facility near the Ahmadi area, with responders working through the night to prevent spread to adjacent plants. The refinery is a central asset in Kuwait's energy infrastructure, and authorities urged residents to stay clear of the area as firefighting teams battled the flames. The disruption comes just as the region remains on edge amid broader tensions in the Gulf and ongoing security concerns tied to the wider Iran-Israel-USA confrontation.
Kuwait's military said its air defences were active, intercepting missiles and drones fired toward the country. Officials did not immediately disclose casualties or the full extent of damage, but the attack prompted questions about the resilience of critical energy facilities and the potential ripple effects on regional oil output.
Bahrain's interior ministry reported sirens sounding in parts of the kingdom as events unfolded, highlighting a broader security dynamic in the Gulf. In the background, analysts noted that the incident occurs within a tense environment involving Iran, the United States, and Israel, with global oil markets watching closely for any signs of disruption to supply routes.
While authorities have not released confirmed details about the weapon used or casualty figures, officials said they will provide updates as information becomes available and that emergency teams remain on site to control the fires and assess the facility's operability.
