Kuwait intercepts 2 ballistic missiles, 13 drones launched from Iran
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Kuwait's armed forces said they intercepted two ballistic missiles and 13 drones that entered the country's airspace early Wednesday, with no casualties or material damage reported.
In a statement, the Ministry of Defense said air defense systems successfully engaged the incoming projectiles after they violated Kuwaiti airspace.
Defense Ministry spokesperson Col. Staff Saud Abdulaziz Al-Atwan said the interceptions were carried out without any reported injuries or damage, adding that the armed forces remain fully prepared to safeguard the country's security.
Hundreds of aerial threats intercepted
The ministry also said that since the start of U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran on Feb. 28, Kuwait's air defense systems have intercepted a total of 906 drones, 383 ballistic missiles and 15 cruise missiles.
The latest interceptions came amid heightened tensions across the Gulf as regional countries remain on high alert over the continuing exchange of attacks involving Iran, the United States and Israel.(ILKHA)
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