Iran’s big attack on Kuwait, missile and drone caused devastation, airport flights affected

Kuwait in sunday, 19 July 2026 The situation has remained tense since morning. Kuwaiti air defense system has shot down several Iranian ballistic missiles and drones flying over the country. The General Staff of the Kuwait Army has confirmed that the explosions heard by people were the result of actions taken to stop these attacks.

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Civil facilities were targeted

Kuwait Defense Ministry spokesperson Colonel Saud Al-Atwan Said that this attack has been carried out by Iran for the second consecutive day. The targets of these attacks were important civilian facilities of Kuwait. Ministry of Power, Water and Renewable Energy Missiles fell on several facilities, causing massive fires and huge losses. before this 18 July 2026 Such incidents had also come to light.

Impact on flights and safety instructions

Iran’s army responded to this attack operation thunderbolt Has been named and claimed that they have targeted US military bases located in Kuwait. However, these claims have not been confirmed by America. In view of this situation Kuwait International Airport But flight operations were temporarily halted, due to which Kuwait Airways had to reschedule most of its flights. The Army has appealed to all citizens and migrants to follow government instructions on safety and security.