Kuwait army units put on precautionary alert

Kuwait City - The army conducted air and naval exercises to ensure the maximum level of combat preparedness.

Presidency of the General Staff of Kuwait Army announced on Wednesday that some military units have been put in a state of combat readiness as a precaution against the current conditions in region.
The measure aims to protect the safety and security of the country's land, air and territorial waters against any potential threats in coordination with the State's military and security services, according to a press release from the Presidency of the General Staff, carried by the Kuwait News Agency.
The Army conducted air and naval exercises with live ammunition between 1:30pm and 5:00pm on Wednesday to ensure the maximum level of combat preparedness, the statement said.

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