The Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) announced on Thursday that an operational unit at the Mina Al-Ahmadi Refinery, operated by the Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC), was targeted in a drone attack.
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The Corporation added that the attack resulted in a limited fire within the unit, confirming that no injuries were reported, according to the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA). It further noted that an operational unit at the Mina Abdullah Refinery was also targeted by a drone, which led to a fire at the site.
KPC clarified that "all necessary precautionary measures have been taken to ensure the safety of employees and secure the facilities." Earlier, the General Staff of the Army announced that Kuwaiti air defenses had intercepted hostile missile and drone attacks.
Regional Context
The war in Iran has entered its 20th day, having broken out on February 28, 2026, following large-scale airstrikes launched by the United States and Israel under Operations "Epic Fury" and "Lion's Roar." These operations targeted vital facilities, military sites, and command centers in Tehran and other cities, resulting in the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on the first day, along with several high-ranking officials and commanders, including Ali Larijani, Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, and senior leaders of the Revolutionary Guard.
In response, Iran launched Operation "True Promise 4," firing hundreds of missiles and drones toward Israel and regional countries, while also closing the Strait of Hormuz, which caused a spike in energy prices.
The conflict expanded to Lebanon on March 2, after Hezbollah launched rockets at Israel in retaliation for the assassination of Ali Khamenei. Israel responded with extensive airstrikes and a ground incursion into southern Lebanon.
