Overview
- Kuwait’s aviation authority said drones struck a fuel tank at the airport early Wednesday, sparking a fire that caused limited damage and no casualties as crews contained the blaze.
- Kuwaiti forces reported active air‑defence engagements, with the army warning that booms heard were interceptions and the National Guard saying its units downed six drones.
- Reporting on flight operations diverged after Wednesday’s strike, with some outlets saying the airport remains largely closed while officials signalled no formal shutdown and flagged limited workarounds.
- Kuwait Airways scheduled Cairo services for Thursday via Dammam in Saudi Arabia, and regulators ordered full refunds within 15 working days for canceled trips and unused add‑ons such as hotels or baggage fees.
- The attack extends a series of blows since February 28 that have hit terminal areas, radar systems, and fuel storage, as Iran‑linked strikes across the Gulf raise risks for civilian aviation and strain airline schedules.