Iran drone attack hits Kuwait airport, many injured

Kuwait International Airport suspended operations after an Iranian drone attack damaged Terminal 1 and injured multiple people, following a U.S.-Iran missile exchange. The General Civil Aviation Authority activated an emergency plan, halting flights and diverting them to nearby airports while assessing damage.
Kuwait International Airport suspended all operations Wednesday after a drone attack by Iran targeted Terminal 1, causing severe structural damage and injuring several individuals. Defense Ministry spokesperson Brig. Gen. Saud Abdulaziz Al-Otaibi confirmed that multiple hostile drones struck the passenger building, resulting in material harm and requiring medical attention for those affected. The attack followed a late-Tuesday exchange of missile strikes between Iran and the United States, with the U.S. military responding to Iranian missiles fired at Kuwait and Bahrain. The General Civil Aviation Authority announced the activation of an emergency plan, halting flights and diverting them to nearby airports until repairs and safety checks were completed. Technical teams have begun inspecting the damage to facilities and operational systems at the airport, preparing for rehabilitation. The suspension of flights and airport operations remains in effect pending further assessment and confirmation of readiness to resume services.
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