KUWAIT CITY, April 3 (Xinhua) -- Kuwait Petroleum Corporation said Friday that a drone attack targeted the Mina Al Ahmadi refinery early in the morning, causing fires in several operational units.
In a statement released by the Kuwait News Agency, the company confirmed that emergency and firefighting teams were immediately dispatched to contain the fires and prevent further spread.
No injuries were reported, and precautionary measures were taken to ensure the safety of personnel and protect facilities, according to the statement.
Meanwhile, the Kuwait National Guard said radiation levels remain normal nationwide, dismissing social media reports of a potential radioactive leak, adding that monitoring is ongoing around the clock in coordination with relevant authorities.
The refinery had been hit by similar drone attacks last month, which also caused fires in certain units without resulting in casualties.
The incident came amid heightened regional tensions following joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran that began on Feb. 28. Iran has responded by launching missile and drone attacks at Israel and neighboring Gulf nations home to U.S. military assets. ■
