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Kuwait intercepts missiles, drones as regional tensions escalate

March 5, 2026 | 10:39 PM
Kuwait intercepts missiles, drones as regional tensions escalate
March 5, 2026 | 10:39 PM
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Last Updated: March 5, 2026 | 10:39 PM
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KUWAIT CITY — Kuwait said Thursday evening that its air defenses intercepted missiles and drones amid heightened regional tensions following a US-Israeli attack on Iran.

In a military statement, authorities said explosions heard across various parts of the country were the result of interception operations carried out by Kuwait’s air defense systems.

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