Drone Attack Sparks Fire at Kuwait Oil Complex

A fire erupted in the Shuwaikh oil complex following a drone attack, reported Kuwait Petroleum Corporation, with no injuries recorded. The Kuwaiti state news agency reported on Sunday that emergency and firefighting teams were actively working to bring the situation under control.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 05-04-2026 04:04 IST | Created: 05-04-2026 04:04 IST
Drone Attack Sparks Fire at Kuwait Oil Complex

A fire broke out in the Shuwaikh oil sector complex after a drone attack, according to Kuwait Petroleum Corporation. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, as confirmed by the Kuwaiti state news agency early on Sunday.

The fire has prompted a swift response from emergency services and firefighting teams, who are at the scene dealing with the blaze. Efforts to control and extinguish the fire are ongoing, and further updates are expected as the situation develops.

The incident highlights the increasing vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure to drone attacks, raising concerns about security measures in such facilities. Authorities are expected to investigate the source and motivations behind this aggressive act.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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