Kuwait International Airport 'struck by drone' in Iran's retaliation with multiple injured
Multiple people have been injured after Kuwait International Airport has been the target of a drone attack, an official has confirmed. It comes after Iran launched retaliation attacks across the Middle East following strikes by US and Israeli forces earlier today (February 28).In a statement on X, The General Authority of Civil Aviation in the stat of Kuwait confirmed a drone targeted Kuwait International Airport, leaving multiple people injured and causing damage to the passenger terminal building (T1). The full statement read: "The General Authority of Civil Aviation in the State of Kuwait stated, through its official spokesperson Mr. Abdullah Al-Rajhi, that a drone targeted Kuwait International Airport, resulting in minor injuries to a number of workers, in addition to limited material damage to the passenger building (T1)."The spokesperson clarified that the competent authorities immediately began implementing the approved emergency procedures, where the incident was handled and the site secured, and evaluation, treatment, and operational operations rearrangement works are currently underway in accordance with the highest safety standards."The Authority confirmed that the situation is under complete control by the concerned authorities in the country, and that the safety of passengers and workers represents the utmost priority."The Authority added that it will inform the media of any updates as soon as they become available through official channels."Footage provided to Eastern European news outlet Nexta shows the smoke and debris inside the building. All operations are reported to have been suspended.Around 6:40pm GMT, Kuwait Airways released a statement. It said: "Kuwait Airways’ Emergency and Rapid Response Committee has directed that all necessary measures be taken to care for passengers on flights that were cancelled outside Kuwait, by providing them with transportation and accommodation.*** Ensure our latest news headlines always appear at the top of your Google Search by making us a Preferred Source. Click here to activate or add us as Preferred Source in your Google search settings. ***"This also includes transit passengers داخل the State of Kuwait, for whom accommodation is being arranged. The committee has overseen efforts to ensure the presence and safety of passengers inside and outside Kuwait, and their needs are being followed up in coordination with the relevant authorities."We ask God to protect Kuwait and its people from all harm."Travel chaos is spreading across the Middle East as tensions between the US and Iran escalate.Flights from the UK have been cancelled and airports in Dubai and Doha have grounded services following airspace closures.British Airways suspended routes including Tel Aviv and Bahrain and axed services to Amman, Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Doha, with one London-Doha flight forced to turn around mid-air.The Foreign Office has urged Britons in affected countries to “immediately shelter in place” after retaliatory strikes across the region.
