In a significant security incident early Friday, March 27, 2026, Kuwait’s Ministry of Public Works (MPW) announced that the infrastructure of the strategic Mubarak Al-Kabeer Port was the target of a sophisticated dual attack. The ministry confirmed that the assault involved a combination of hostile unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) and cruise missiles.

​Emergency protocols were immediately activated in full coordination with relevant defense and security authorities to manage the situation and secure the perimeter. The Ministry’s swift response aimed to contain any further risks to the vital maritime facility.

​According to the preliminary assessments released by the MPW, the strike resulted in material damage to the port’s infrastructure. Crucially, the ministry emphasized that there were no human casualties or injuries reported among personnel at the site, providing a sigh of relief amid the unfolding situation.

​Authorities are currently conducting a comprehensive damage evaluation. Mubarak Al-Kabeer Port remains a cornerstone of Kuwait's future economic vision, and this incident has drawn widespread attention to the security of regional maritime hubs.