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Surveillance footage shows moment of drone attack on Kuwait airport

Theguardian • June 4, 2026

Surveillance footage shows the moment Kuwait international airport was struck by an Iranian drone on Wednesday. Kuwait’s military said Iranian strikes on the airport's terminal killed at least one person and injured 63 others, marking the first deadly attack in the Gulf since a ceasefire came into effect on 8 April. Flights were suspended as fires burned with smoke and dust across the airport

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Iranian Drone Strike Hits Kuwait International Airport, Causing Casualties On June 3, 2026, an Iranian drone strike targeted Terminal 1 at Kuwait International Airport, resulting in one fatality and over 60 injuries. The drone, identified as a Shahed-136, struck the terminal, leading to significant structural damage and forcing the suspension of airport operations. Kuwait's Civil Aviation Authority confirmed the attack, while Iran's IRGC denied responsibility, attributing the damage to a malfunctioning US-made Patriot missile. The incident has escalated tensions in the region, with the US military conducting defensive strikes in response. Flight operations were disrupted, with many international carriers canceling flights to Kuwait. The airport had only recently resumed operations after a prior shutdown due to regional conflict. 5 sources 72

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