Authorities in Kuwait have confirmed that an Iranian drone hit Terminal 1 of Kuwait International Airport, causing structural damage and injuring several workers. Emergency teams rushed to the site and the injured were given immediate medical care. No passenger fatalities were reported.
Terminal 1, a major facility for international departures and arrivals, suffered visible infrastructure damage following the impact. Security personnel quickly sealed the affected area as safety checks and technical assessments began.
Airport operations were partially disrupted while aviation and security authorities evaluated the extent of the damage. Some services were delayed as precautionary measures were implemented.
An official investigation has been launched to determine how the drone breached airspace and to examine wider security implications. The incident has raised fresh concerns over regional airspace safety and the protection of critical aviation infrastructure.
Kuwait International Airport is one of the region’s key aviation hubs, handling millions of passengers annually, making the attack a significant development for Middle East aviation security.