Kuwait intercepts incoming drone attacks as air defences engage targets

Kuwait came under missile and drone attacks on the morning of June 1, with air defence systems engaging incoming targets.

In a statement published on the social media platform X, the General Staff of the Kuwait Armed Forces said: “Any explosions that may be heard are the result of air defense systems intercepting hostile targets.”

تتصدى حالياً الدفاعات الجوية الكويتية لهجمات صاروخية وطائرات مسيرة معادية.

تنوه رئاسة الأركان العامة للجيش أن أصوات الانفجارات إن سمعت فهي نتيجة اعتراض منظومات الدفاع الجوي للهجمات المعادية.

يرجى من الجميع التقيد بتعليمات الأمن والسلامة الصادرة عن الجهات المختصة.… pic.twitter.com/TkNLV2Yj4E

— KUWAIT ARMY - الجيش الكويتي (@KuwaitArmyGHQ) June 1, 2026

The military also urged the public to follow safety instructions and comply with guidance issued by the relevant authorities.

However, the statement did not specify where the missiles and drones were launched from, nor did it identify potential targets of the attacks.

By Jeyhun Aghazada