Kuwait has reported one fatality and at least 63 injuries following an Iranian attack that targeted the nation's international airport. The Ministry of Health confirmed the casualties as authorities initiated procedures to resume operations at Kuwait International Airport after assessing damage to its facilities.
Emergency and ambulance services are continuing to provide medical care to the injured, who include airport workers and travelers present at the time of the attack. Earlier, the Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs had announced the death of one person and injuries to others, characterizing the unprecedented event as a widening of regional tensions.
Following the incident, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation announced the resumption of all Kuwait Airways flights through Terminal 4. This decision was made after technical teams and relevant authorities completed damage assessments and implemented necessary measures to ensure operational safety.
The Directorate emphasized that the resumption of flights followed on-site inspections and technical evaluations conducted in coordination with government entities to confirm the readiness and compliance of facilities with security and safety standards. Passengers are advised to contact Kuwait Airways for updated flight schedules and travel information, with the safety of passengers and staff being a paramount concern.
Kuwait Airways Chairman, Abdulmohsen Al-Faqaan, stated that the airport's reopening was coordinated with relevant authorities and confirmed that flights would gradually return to their normal schedules after the completion of necessary technical and security procedures. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation had previously announced the suspension of air traffic and the diversion of flights to alternative airports after Kuwait International Airport sustained significant damage.
The Directorate explained that an emergency plan was activated immediately after a drone and missile attack targeted an airport building, resulting in casualties and damage to several facilities. The Kuwaiti Army General Staff had earlier reported that air defense systems had intercepted hostile missile and drone attacks targeting Kuwaiti airspace, affirming the armed forces' continued commitment to protecting the nation's security and stability.
