The Directorate General of Civil Aviation in Kuwait announced that Kuwait International Airport was subjected to an attack involving several drones, confirming the activation of the approved emergency plan and direct coordination with competent authorities to handle the incident and
ensure the safety of air operations. The authority clarified that emergency teams immediately initiated their procedures according to precautionary plans, while technical and security bodies conducted a comprehensive damage assessment to implement necessary measures safeguarding the airport and airspace. The
attack prompted authorities to suspend flights and divert several others to alternative airports until further notice, aiming to protect passengers and staff, and to ensure the continuous security of the airport's infrastructure, which serves as a vital hub for passenger
transit and air cargo.
