Newly released surveillance footage has revealed the dramatic moment an Iranian drone struck Kuwait International Airport, causing significant damage to the facility and raising fresh concerns over escalating tensions in the Gulf region.
The footage, released by Kuwaiti authorities, shows what appears to be a drone crashing into Terminal 1 of the airport before a massive explosion erupts, sending smoke, debris, and shattered glass across parts of the terminal. The attack reportedly left one person dead and at least 63 others injured.
According to Kuwaiti officials, the strike targeted civilian infrastructure and temporarily disrupted airport operations. Flights were suspended following the attack while emergency crews responded to the scene and assessed the damage. Authorities later resumed limited operations after safety inspections.
Kuwait's government strongly condemned the incident, describing it as an act of aggression. The attack comes amid heightened regional tensions involving Iran, the United States, and Israel, despite ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at maintaining a fragile ceasefire.
Reports indicate that Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) denied responsibility for the airport damage, claiming it may have been caused by a missile interceptor. However, Kuwaiti authorities and U.S. officials have maintained that the airport was struck by an Iranian drone.
The newly released footage has quickly circulated across international media platforms, highlighting the growing security challenges facing key infrastructure across the Middle East as regional tensions continue to simmer.
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