Dozens Injured in Kuwait Airport Attack

At least 63 people sustained injuries, leaving some staff and travellers in serious condition, amid the Iranian attack on Kuwait City airport, according to the Ministry of Health of Kuwait.

Footage released on social media on Wednesday, shows responders working at the smoke-filled hall with burning fire and debris scattered under a hole in the roof.

Meanwhile, the Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the recent attacks on the country killed one, noting that ballistic missiles and drones were used. In addition to the airport, the attacks targeted critical infrastructure and caused damage to diplomatic missions.

Flight Operations Disrupted and Resumed

For its part, Kuwait’s Civil Aviation Authority announced the suspension of flights to the airport and the diversion of air traffic to alternative airports, pending completion of necessary procedures and confirmation of readiness to resume operations.

Later on the same day, the authorities confirmed that flights had resumed at the airport but through Terminal 4.