According to KPC, the refinery was struck early in the day, leading to fires in parts of the facility. Emergency response teams were immediately deployed and are working to contain the situation
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Kuwait’s Mina Al-Ahmadi refinery was targeted by multiple drone attacks on Friday, triggering fires in several units and prompting precautionary shutdowns, the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) said, reported news agency ANI.
The incident comes amid intensifying conflict in West Asia involving the United States, Israel and Iran, with attacks increasingly targeting critical energy infrastructure across the region.
Fire breaks out after drone strike
According to KPC, the refinery was struck early in the day, leading to fires in parts of the facility. Emergency response teams were immediately deployed and are working to contain the situation, reported ANI.
“No injuries have been reported, and emergency teams are actively working to control the fire in line with safety protocols,” the company said in an official statement, reported ANI.
Parts of refinery shut as precaution
Authorities said sections of the refinery were shut down as a precautionary measure following the attack, though the full extent of damage is yet to be assessed, reported ANI.
Mina Al-Ahmadi is one of Kuwait’s key oil processing facilities, making it a critical asset for the country’s energy sector.
Series of attacks across energy infrastructure
The attack is part of a broader pattern of strikes on energy installations across the Gulf region amid the ongoing conflict.
Recent developments include an Israeli strike on Iran’s South Pars gas field and a retaliatory Iranian attack on Qatar’s Ras Laffan industrial zone. An Iranian missile also reportedly struck an oil refinery complex in northern Israel, reported ANI.
Regional tensions continue to escalate
Saudi Arabia has reported intercepting multiple drones in recent days, underscoring the expanding scope of the conflict, reported ANI.
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said Tehran’s response so far has been restrained but warned of stronger retaliation if further attacks target its infrastructure, reported ANI.
Impact on global energy markets
The escalation has heightened concerns over the security of global oil supply chains, as key energy facilities and transit routes remain under threat.
Analysts warn that continued attacks on refineries and shipping infrastructure could further disrupt supply and drive volatility in global oil prices, reported ANI.
Emergency response ongoing
Kuwaiti authorities said containment efforts are underway and that safety remains the top priority.
Further updates are expected as officials assess the damage and restore operations at the refinery.
(With inputs from ANI)
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