Kuwait International Airport came under a drone attack on Thursday morning, causing property damage but leaving no one injured. According to Kuwait’s General Civil Aviation Authority, several unmanned aerial vehicles targeted the airport during the incident.

Authority spokesperson Abdullah al-Rajhi told Kuwait News Agency that the situation was handled under the emergency response plan already in place. He said authorities responded quickly to the attack and coordinated with relevant government departments to control the situation.

“The General Civil Aviation Authority has been targeted this morning by several unmanned aircraft. This attack resulted in material damage only, with no human casualties recorded,” Rajhi said. Officials confirmed that despite the attack, no passengers or airport staff were harmed.

The aviation authority stressed that it continues to take all necessary measures to ensure the safety and security of civil aviation in Kuwait. The drone attack comes during a period of heightened tensions across the Middle East.

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Regional military activity has increased in recent weeks following a joint offensive by Israel and the United States against Iran on February 28. Since then, Iran has reportedly carried out retaliatory drone and missile strikes at several locations across the region.

These attacks have targeted military bases and key infrastructure in several Gulf countries.  Kuwait has also been affected by the ongoing conflict, with critical facilities such as airports and energy infrastructure facing potential threats.

Reports suggest that the escalation of the conflict since February 28 has resulted in around 1,300 casualties across the region. Authorities in Kuwait are continuing to monitor the situation closely as regional tensions remain high.