Kuwait city: Kuwait's air defence systems are currently intercepting hostile missile and drone attacks amid the ongoing Iranian aggression, the General Staff of the Kuwaiti Army announced. According to Emirates News Agency, the General Staff stated that any explosion sounds heard by the public are the result of air defence systems intercepting the hostile aerial threats. The announcement aimed to reassure the public about the source of the explosions and the measures being taken to counter the attacks. The Kuwaiti military has been on high alert following the escalation of hostilities in the region, ensuring the safety and security of its airspace.
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