Kuwait Airport Drone Attack: Surveillance Footage Reveals Damage and Casualties
Video: Ball of fire and collapsed roof, moment Iranian drone hits Kuwait airport
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A drone strike attributed to Iran hit Terminal 1 of Kuwait International Airport, resulting in one death and over 60 injuries. The attack caused significant damage, leading to temporary airport closure. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps denies responsibility, claiming a malfunction in a US missile caused the incident.
- 01The attack occurred on June 3, 2026, and was described as a brutal act of aggression by Kuwaiti officials.
- 02One Indian citizen was killed, and at least 63 others were injured during the incident.
- 03The drone strike led to extensive damage to the terminal and forced the airport to temporarily close.
- 04Kuwait's Directorate General of Civil Aviation released surveillance footage showing the attack's aftermath.
- 05The US military reported that Iranian missiles aimed at regional targets failed to strike their intended locations.
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Kuwait International Airport experienced a devastating drone strike on June 3, 2026, attributed to Iranian aggression. Surveillance footage released by Kuwait’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation shows the moment a drone hit Terminal 1, causing the roof to collapse and resulting in one fatality and over 60 injuries. The deceased was identified as an Indian citizen. Following the attack, the airport was temporarily closed due to significant damage. The Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) denied targeting the airport, alleging that the damage stemmed from a malfunction of a US-made Patriot missile. This incident is part of a broader pattern of escalating tensions and mutual attacks between Iran and the US. The Indian Embassy in Kuwait is coordinating with local authorities to assist affected families and injured individuals. The US military confirmed that several Iranian missiles aimed at regional targets either fell short or were intercepted, highlighting the ongoing instability in the region.
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The drone strike has led to significant disruptions in Kuwait's aviation operations and raised security concerns in the region.
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