Kuwait Army says we are currently dealing with hostile attacks from drones that have breached the country's airspace, Al Arabiya reports; targeted some vital facilities

Kuwait's announcement of drone attacks on vital facilities signals an escalation in regional tensions, which could have broader implications for stability in the Middle East.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 9 Apr 2026, 19:10 UTCOn the live feed at 18:50 UTC — 4 more headlines followed before this page went public

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