New missile and drone attacks target Gulf countries
Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Kuwait face drone attacks as conflicts escalate in the region, with multiple interceptions reported by their defense ministries.
On Sunday, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Kuwait reported new drone and missile attacks as tensions escalate in the Gulf region amid the ongoing Iranian-American conflicts, specifically due to the recent U.S.-Israeli assault on Iran. The Saudi Ministry of Defense announced the interception and destruction of 34 drones aimed at locations in Riyadh and the Eastern Province, although they reported no material or human losses.
In Kuwait, Colonel Saud Al-Attawan from the Ministry of Defense confirmed that 14 drones were detected entering Kuwaiti airspace within the last 24 hours, with 8 of them destroyed. The debris caused minor damage, and three members of the Kuwaiti armed forces sustained light injuries; however, there were no fatalities. Notably, three drones targeted Kuwait International Airport, leading to damage in the radar system, but no injuries were reported due to this incident.
Additionally, the Italian military reported that the Ali Al-Salem Air Base in Kuwait, which hosts American forces, was also hit by drone strikes. These incidents highlight the increasing complexity and danger of the military landscape in the Gulf, raising concerns over security and stability in the region as drone technology is increasingly being used in such conflicts.