Summary The attack caused "severe damage" to the airport's T1 building, the report said, citing the General Civil Aviation Authority. Kuwait Airways announced suspension of flight operations
DUBAI (Reuters) – An Iranian drone and missile attack struck Kuwait's international airport early on Wednesday, causing injuries and forcing authorities to divert flights, Kuwait's state news agency reported.
The attack caused "severe damage" to the airport's T1 building, the report said, citing the General Civil Aviation Authority.
Meanwhile, Kuwait Airways announced suspension of its flight operations until further notice, Kuwait News reports.
The airways said the decision was taken “due to the current circumstances, in compliance with safety standards and in coordination with civil aviation authorities”, the report states.
Ministry of defence spokesman Brigadier General Saud Abdulaziz Al-Otaibi described the attack as “criminal Iranian aggression which resulted in significant material damage to the building and injuries”.
The US military earlier said two Iranian missiles fired at Kuwait fell short or broke apart en route, and three missiles launched at Bahrain were intercepted by US and Bahraini forces.
US Central Command added that Iran launched ballistic missiles toward regional neighbours but all failed to hit targets.
US forces conducted strikes on Qeshm Island in response to attempted attacks by Iran and defeated multiple Iranian ballistic missiles and drones.
