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Kuwait Intercepts 26 Threats, 10 Troops Injured in Camp Strike

Kuwait's military successfully intercepted 14 ballistic missiles and 12 drones over a 24-hour period. Despite these defences, a military camp was struck by projectiles, wounding 10 service members who are now receiving medical treatment. The attacks also caused material damage at the camp and targeted warehouses belonging to a private logistics company. The incident occurs amid escalating regional tensions following US-Israeli strikes on Iran and subsequent Iranian retaliatory attacks.

Key Points: Kuwait Air Defence Intercepts Missiles, 10 Troops Injured

  • 14 ballistic missiles intercepted
  • 12 hostile drones shot down
  • 10 Kuwaiti troops injured in camp strike
  • Warehouses of private firm also damaged
  • Air defence systems remain on high alert
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Kuwait says 10 troops injured as projectile strikes military camp

Kuwait's air defence intercepted 14 missiles and 12 drones. A projectile strike on a military camp injured 10 troops amid regional tensions.

"This resulted in an attack on one of the armed forces' camps, injuring 10 members of the armed forces - Defence Ministry Spokesman Colonel Saud Abdulaziz al-Atwan"

Kuwait City, March 29

Kuwait said on Sunday that its air defence systems successfully intercepted multiple aerial threats over the past 24 hours, while a projectile strike on a military camp left 10 troops injured, according to an official military statement.

According to the statement released on the social media platform X, defence units detected and shot down 14 hostile ballistic missiles and 12 drones.

Despite the interceptions, one military camp was struck by several projectiles, resulting in injuries to 10 armed forces personnel, Xinhua news agency reported.

The injured have been transferred to medical facilities and are currently receiving treatment, the statement said.

The attack also caused material damage at the site, according to the statement.

Warehouses belonging to a private logistics company were also targeted in the attacks, resulting in property damage but no reported casualties.

Authorities reaffirmed that Kuwait's air defence systems remain on high alert and are fully prepared to respond to further threats.

They also urged the public to rely on official sources for accurate information and to adhere to safety instructions issued by relevant authorities.

No further details were immediately available regarding the origin of the attacks.

The incident happened amid escalating tensions following joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran that began last month.

Iran has since launched missile and drone attacks targeting Israeli and US assets across the Middle East.

Kuwait's Defence Ministry said on Sunday that 10 service members were injured in an attack on a military camp, as Iran continues targeting positions in the region in response to US-Israeli strikes.

"Over the past 24 hours, the armed forces detected 14 ballistic missiles and 12 hostile drones in Kuwaiti airspace," Defence Ministry Spokesman Colonel Saud Abdulaziz al-Atwan said in a statement.

"This resulted in an attack on one of the armed forces' camps, injuring 10 members of the armed forces, who are receiving the necessary medical treatment, in addition to material damage to the site," the statement added.

Ten Kuwaiti military ‌personnel were injured in an ⁠Iranian missile attack on a ‌military camp ‌in the Gulf ‌country, ⁠the ⁠Kuwaiti Army said on Sunday, without ‌giving a location.

- IANS

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Priya S
My brother works in logistics in Kuwait. He messaged saying they heard loud explosions but are safe. This is getting too close for comfort. The government should issue advisories for Indian citizens there.
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Aman W
The article says the air defence shot down 14 missiles and 12 drones. That's actually impressive. But one got through. Shows how difficult modern warfare is. The region needs de-escalation, not more proxy conflicts.
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Sarah B
While the focus is on geopolitics, let's not forget the 10 injured personnel and their families. Wishing them a speedy recovery. Conflicts have real human costs.
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Vikram M
India has strong ties with both the Gulf nations and Iran. Our diplomacy is crucial now. We must advocate for peace and dialogue. Another war in the region will disrupt oil supplies and affect our economy badly.
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Karthik V
Respectfully, the reporting feels a bit one-sided. It immediately links it to Iran without confirmed details from Kuwait itself. We should be cautious about narratives that push for wider conflict. The last line is an assumption, not a confirmed fact.

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