Drone Attack Sparks Fire at Kuwait International Airport Amid Regional War

The Kuwait Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) confirmed the incident, stating that while the strike ignited a blaze, no casualties were reported and the physical damage was "limited."

According to agency spokesperson Abdullah Al-Rajhi, emergency protocols were activated immediately, and firefighting teams were deployed to bring the flames under control. The Kuwait National Guard reported that it intercepted six other drones earlier in the day, while the military confirmed that air defense systems were actively responding to "hostile missile and drone attacks" across the country.

Context of the Escalation: This attack is part of a broader retaliatory campaign by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), which claimed responsibility for launching missiles and drones at military bases hosting U.S. forces in Kuwait, Jordan, and Bahrain, as well as targets in Israel. The Kuwait airport, which has been largely closed to commercial flights since the regional war began on February 28, has faced multiple strikes in recent weeks:

• March 14: Several drones targeted the airport, damaging its radar system.

• March 8: A previous attack on fuel tanks and a passenger terminal resulted in several minor injuries.

Despite the ongoing security threats, authorities have not officially announced a total closure of the airport. National carrier Kuwait Airways is reportedly planning to resume limited flights to Cairo on March 26, though these services will be rerouted via Dammam, Saudi Arabia, to avoid high-risk corridors.