The Kuwaiti Cabinet said that Iranian aggression caused fires and severe damage to a number of vital and civilian facilities across Kuwait, describing the attacks as a blatant violation of the country’s sovereignty.

The Cabinet stated that the attacks targeting facilities inside Kuwaiti territory caused significant material damage, while relevant authorities moved to address the consequences, secure affected locations and limit the impact of the incidents.

The developments come amid escalating security and military tensions across the region, prompting Kuwaiti authorities to strengthen their level of preparedness and closely monitor the latest developments.

Relevant authorities are continuing to assess the damage caused to vital and civilian facilities while working to address the consequences of the fires and destruction in accordance with approved technical and security procedures.

The Kuwaiti Cabinet stressed that targeting vital and civilian facilities constitutes a serious violation of Kuwait’s sovereignty and reaffirmed the importance of protecting the country’s territory and infrastructure from attacks.

Government agencies are also continuing to coordinate their efforts to address the consequences of the attacks, ensure the safety of citizens and residents, and maintain the continuity of essential services across the country.

Authorities urged citizens and residents to strictly follow official security and safety instructions and avoid circulating unverified information or rumors. The public was also encouraged to rely on official statements for updates.

Kuwait continues to monitor the evolving situation and take the necessary measures to protect its security and sovereignty, while relevant authorities assess the damage and respond to the consequences of the attacks with the highest level of preparedness.