Kuwait City Tower Engulfed in Flames After Drone Attack
Kuwait City Tower Engulfed in Flames After Drone Attack
A government tower in Kuwait City was set ablaze by a suspected drone strike, as regional tensions surge amid Gulf attacks.
A huge fire engulfed a tower in Kuwait City on Sunday after it was hit by a suspected drone strike, in what officials described as a hostile aerial attack on a government facility.
The blaze tore through the upper floors of the Public Institution for Social Security tower, with footage showing flames rising high above the city. The military said it was dealing with a drone attack and noted that shrapnel had damaged nearby civilian buildings as authorities continue to engage hostile aerial targets.
Security alerts prompted residents and workers to shelter and follow safety guidance issued in the hours after the incident, as emergency services responded to the scene.
The attack comes amid a wave of regional tensions tied to Iranian strikes in the Gulf. Iran's president apologized for attacks on neighbouring countries and urged restraint, underscoring the fragile security dynamics in the region.
At this stage, there has been no official confirmation of casualties, and investigators are assessing damage as emergency services continue their response. Officials emphasized that safety remains the top priority and that further updates would be shared as information becomes available.
