Kuwait's Mina al-Ahmadi refinery hit by multiple drones, fire breaks out; no injuries

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Kuwait’s Mina Al-Ahmadi refinery came under a drone attack early this morning, resulting in fires across several operational units.

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According to the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), emergency and firefighting teams immediately activated response plans to contain the fires and prevent them from spreading.

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The agency confirmed that no injuries were reported and that all necessary precautions were taken to ensure the safety of refinery workers and protect the facilities.

This is not the first attack on the refinery, which was previously struck by multiple drones on March 20. Preliminary reports at the time confirmed that no injuries were reported as well.

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Salma El Omla Digital Journalist

Salma El Omla is a digital journalist who is passionate about uncovering the human side of every story and rarely spotted without notebook in hand. She enjoys good coffee and loves exploring new hobbies.