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Kuwait confirms injury after intercepting Iranian missiles

One person was injured after Kuwait’s air defence systems intercepted a wave of Iranian missiles and drones targeting the Gulf country, the Ministry of Defence said.

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Thursday, July 9, 2026

Kuwait: Major-General Saud Abdulaziz Al-Otaibi, spokesperson for Kuwait’s defence ministry, said the country’s air defence system successfully intercepted three ballistic missiles, one cruise missile and 10 suicide drones during the attacks.

The ministry confirmed that the injury was caused by falling debris from the intercepted projectiles. The victim has been hospitalised and is reported to be in stable condition.

Authorities did not specify where the incident occurred.

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