The Kuwait Civil Aviation Directorate announced today (Saturday) that it has confirmed that Kuwait International Airport was attacked by a drone, causing limited property damage to the T1 passenger terminal and minor injuries to a number of workers.
A spokesperson for Kuwait’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation said the competent authorities immediately began implementing approved emergency procedures to respond to the accident and secure the scene, explaining that assessment, treatment and realignment of operational operations are continuing in accordance with the highest safety standards.
The authorities said the situation was fully under control by the relevant authorities in the country and the safety of travelers and workers was the top priority.
Emergency meeting of the Security Council
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has issued a condemnation of the military escalation in the Middle East, calling for an immediate cessation of hostilities and calm, saying otherwise there is a risk of a wider regional conflict erupting.
Russia and China called for an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council on Iran following the joint US-Israeli attack on several locations in the Iranian capital Tehran, while the UN Security Council announced that it would hold an emergency meeting tonight to discuss the escalating situation in the Middle East.
China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed deep concern over the US and Israeli military attacks on Iran and called for an immediate halt to military operations in the Middle East.
The prime minister stressed that “Iran’s national sovereignty, security and territorial integrity must be respected,” and called on all parties to “avoid further escalation of tensions and resume dialogue and negotiations.”
Subsequently, the Israeli military announced that it had completed a major attack on the Iranian regime’s strategic defense systems.
US asks citizens to leave Lebanon
The U.S. State Department urged its citizens living in Lebanon to leave the country immediately if commercial means are available and urged U.S. citizens not to travel to Lebanon.
The U.S. Embassy in Lebanon strongly encouraged U.S. citizens in southern Lebanon, areas near the Syrian border, refugee camps, and Beirut’s Dahiya neighborhood to leave these areas immediately.
He said Rafik Hariri Airport remains open and commercial airline flights available, but flights could be canceled at any time, adding: “Americans who choose not to fly at this time should have emergency plans in place in case the situation worsens.”
She noted that these alternative plans should not rely on the U.S. government to secure the departure of aid or evacuation.
Kuwait’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation announced today (Saturday) that Kuwait International Airport was hit by a drone attack, which caused limited property damage to Terminal T1 and confirmed minor injuries to several workers.
A spokesperson for Kuwait’s Civil Aviation Directorate said that the relevant authorities immediately began implementing the approved emergency procedures, the incident was brought under control and the scene was secured, and that the readjustment of assessment, treatment and operational processes was underway in accordance with the highest safety standards.
Officials said the situation was fully under control by domestic actors and the safety of travelers and workers was the top priority.
Emergency meeting of the Security Council
UN Secretary-General António Guterres condemned the military escalation in the Middle East and called for an immediate cessation of hostilities and de-escalation of tensions, saying failure to do so could spark a broader regional conflict.
Russia and China called for an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council on Iran following a joint US-Israeli attack on several locations in the Iranian capital Tehran, while the Security Council announced it would meet tonight to discuss the escalating situation in the Middle East.
China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed deep concern over the US and Israeli military attacks against Iran and called for an immediate halt to military operations in the Middle East.
The statement stressed that “Iran’s national autonomy, security and territorial integrity must be respected,” and called on all parties to “avoid further escalation of tensions and resume dialogue and negotiations.”
Meanwhile, the Israeli military announced that it had completed a wide-ranging attack on the Iranian regime’s strategic defense systems.
US urges people to leave Lebanon
The U.S. State Department urged its citizens living in Lebanon to leave the country now while commercial means are available and urged Americans not to travel to Lebanon.
The U.S. Embassy in Lebanon strongly encouraged U.S. citizens in southern Lebanon, areas near the Syrian border, refugee camps, and Beirut’s Dahieh neighborhood to leave these areas immediately.
The newspaper said Rafik Hariri Airport is still open and commercial airline flights available, but flights could be canceled at any time, adding: “Americans who choose not to depart at this time should have emergency plans in place in case the situation worsens.”
The report noted that these alternative plans should not rely on the U.S. government to secure support for departure or evacuation.
