An Indian national dies in an attack on Kuwait International Airport that Kuwait authorities describe as part of an Iranian missile and drone assault targeting civilian facilities. Several others are reported injured, and Kuwait says the attack damages Terminal 1, with flights temporarily diverted before operations resume after safety checks. The incident comes amid heightened regional tensions, as multiple drones and missiles are reported to be launched toward Kuwait and other states in the Gulf.
India’s Embassy in Kuwait issues condolences on social media and says it is in contact with the bereaved family while coordinating with Kuwaiti authorities to provide assistance to those hurt. India’s Ministry of External Affairs also condemns the attack, renews calls for an end to attacks on civilian populations and civilian infrastructure, and states that the Indian mission in Kuwait is supporting injured nationals.
U.S. military reporting cited by one outlet says it intercepts multiple drones targeting forces in Kuwait, and that some Iranian missiles fail before reaching their intended destinations. The identity of the deceased Indian national is not publicly released in the reports, and further details about the circumstances of the death remain unclear.
