Kuwait says intercepted fresh missile and drone attacks

KUWAIT CITY, July 20 — Kuwait’s armed forces said on Monday its air defense systems were intercepting “hostile” missile and drone attacks, as explosions were heard in parts of the country.

In a statement on social media platform X, the General Staff of the Kuwaiti Armed Forces confirmed the explosions resulted from air defense systems engaging with “hostile” aerial attacks, urging the public to follow safety instructions issued by authorities.