Kuwait city: Kuwait's Public Works Ministry announced that Mubarak Al-Kabeer Port in southern Kuwait was targeted in a combined drone and cruise missile attack. This incident marked the second strike on a port in the country on the same day.
According to Anadolu Agency, preliminary reports from the ministry indicated that the attack resulted in material damage, but there were no casualties. The ministry further stated that emergency procedures were activated in coordination with relevant authorities to address the situation.
Earlier in the day, the Kuwait Ports Authority reported that Shuwaikh Port, which is the country's main commercial port, was also targeted in a 'hostile' drone attack. Similar to the situation at Mubarak Al-Kabeer Port, there was material damage but no injuries reported.
Mubarak Al-Kabeer Port is recognized as a major strategic project on Bubiyan Island in northern Kuwait. On the other hand, Shuwaikh Port, located in an industrial area near Kuwait City, serves as Kuwait's primary maritime trade hub, facilitating cargo storage, distribution, and commercial shipping activities.
These attacks occur amid escalating regional tensions following a joint offensive by the United States and Israel on Iran on February 28. The offensive has resulted in the deaths of more than 1,340 people, including the then-Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. In response, Iran has launched drone and missile strikes targeting Israel, Jordan, Iraq, and Gulf countries hosting US military assets, leading to casualties and infrastructure damage while disrupting global markets and aviation.