Kuwait airport radar hit in Iran drone strikes

Updated 28 Mar, 2026 08:27pm 2 min read

Kuwait International Airport sustained “significant damage” to its radar system after multiple drone attacks, Kuwait’s civil aviation authority said on Saturday, blaming Iran and allied groups for the strikes.

According to the state news agency KUNA, no casualties were reported. Authorities said emergency teams responded immediately to assess the damage, secure the facility, and work to restore full operational readiness.

Spokesperson Abdullah Al Rajhi of the Public Authority for Civil Aviation said officials were coordinating with relevant agencies to ensure the safety and security of civil aviation, while taking necessary measures to stabilise operations.

The airport, already largely closed to commercial flights, has faced repeated attacks since the regional conflict escalated on February 28 following strikes on Iran by the United States and Israel.

The latest strike adds to a series of incidents in recent weeks.

On Wednesday, a drone attack hit a fuel depot at the airport, triggering a large fire.

Earlier, on March 14, multiple drones targeted the airport’s radar system, while a March 8 strike damaged fuel tanks.

In a separate earlier incident, a passenger terminal was hit, leaving several people with minor injuries.

The sustained attacks have disrupted aviation activity across the Gulf, with major airlines suspending or scaling back operations due to fuel shortages and security risks.

The broader conflict has intensified over the past month, with U.S. and Israeli air operations inside Iran reportedly causing heavy casualties.

In response, Iran has launched drone and missile strikes targeting Israel as well as Jordan, Iraq, and Gulf states hosting U.S. military assets.

The escalating exchanges have raised concerns over regional stability, with critical infrastructure increasingly coming under attack and global energy and aviation markets facing mounting pressure.

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