Drone Strike Hits Kuwait’s Mina Al-Ahmadi Refinery, Fires Erupt, No Injuries
Kuwait Petroleum Corporation announced that drone attacks hit its Mina Al-Ahmadi refinery early Friday, causing fires in several operational units with no injuries, according to Reuters.
In a statement, the company said it is closely monitoring air quality in areas surrounding the refinery, adding that no adverse environmental impacts have been recorded so far following the attack.
Currently, emergency response and firefighting teams are working to contain the blaze and prevent it from spreading.
Moreover, Iran struck a power and water desalination plant on Friday, causing material damage to parts of the facility, according to the Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy.
On February 28, the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran, targeting its leadership and triggering a new conflict in the Middle East. These strikes have killed Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and top security and defense officials in the country.
Iran has been responding with a retaliatory counterattack in Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Abu Dhabi as a retaliatory move, while launching barrages of missiles and drones toward Israel.
The conflict has spread across the Middle East, leaving thousands dead, triggering unprecedented disruptions to energy supplies especially after the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
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