Injuries Reported in Kuwait after falling debris and shrapnel from an intercepted Iranian attack
Six wounded by debris in residential area; attacks on oil, power and government facilities cause significant damage but no other casualties
KUWAIT CITY — April 7, 2026 — Six people were injured in Kuwait early Monday, April 6, after falling debris and shrapnel from an intercepted Iranian attack struck a residential area in the north of the country, Kuwait’s Ministry of Health said, as a wave of Iranian drone and missile strikes targeted critical civilian infrastructure across the Gulf state.
The injuries, described by officials as minor, include superficial wounds, hearing-related effects and injuries caused by falls during the blast, according to a statement from the Ministry of Health . Two women were treated at the scene without requiring hospital transfer, while one injured person was taken to Al-Jahra Hospital for further care. Several others later presented themselves for treatment, bringing the total number of reported injuries to six .
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“The Central Operations Room received alerts regarding the incident resulting from heinous Iranian aggression, prompting immediate deployment of ambulance teams at maximum readiness,” ministry spokesperson Dr. Abdullah Al-Sanad said in a statement . Officials confirmed that all cases are stable and receiving appropriate medical care, with a field assessment conducted to ensure no further injuries or risks remain .
Attacks on Critical Infrastructure Across Kuwait
Monday’s injuries came amid a sustained Iranian campaign targeting Kuwait’s civilian and energy infrastructure. Over the past week, attacks have struck power and water desalination plants, oil facilities, the Ministry of Finance building and Kuwait International Airport.
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On Saturday, April 4, Iranian drone attacks damaged two power and water desalination plants and sparked fires at two oil facilities, according to Al Jazeera . Fatima Abbas Johar Hayat, a spokesperson for Kuwait’s Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy, said the “criminal aggression” caused “serious material damage” overnight to the two plants and the outage of two electricity-generating units .
Reporting from Kuwait City, Al Jazeera’s Malika Traina described the attacks as “devastating news” because “water desalination here and across the Gulf is extremely important. In Kuwait, around 90 percent of the country’s drinking water comes from these plants” .
The Kuwait Petroleum Corp later reported “significant material losses” after Iranian drone attacks on several of its facilities, with firefighters deployed to prevent blazes from spreading . No injuries were reported in those incidents, according to the corporation and the Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy .
Ministry of Finance Building Struck
The Kuwaiti Ministry of Finance building was also hit by a drone attack, resulting in “significant material damage” to the structure, according to the official Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) . The attack forced ministry staff to work remotely on Sunday, April 5, due to the damage . No injuries were reported in that incident.
Airport Fuel Tanks Set Ablaze
On April 1, Iranian drone attacks struck fuel storage tanks at Kuwait International Airport, sparking a large fire at the site, according to the Kuwait Civil Aviation Authority . Kuwait’s state news agency KUNA confirmed that the attack caused significant damage to airport fuel tanks belonging to the Kuwait Aviation Fuelling Company but reported no casualties . Emergency teams responded swiftly to contain the blaze .
Kuwait Cabinet Raises Readiness to Highest Level
Kuwait’s Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, has condemned the attacks and raised the national preparedness level to the highest degree, according to a statement following a cabinet meeting on March 31 .
The Cabinet strongly condemned the targeting of vital civilian infrastructure with drones and cruise missiles, describing the attacks as blatant violations of Kuwait’s sovereignty . The government affirmed it remains in continuous session to monitor developments and coordinate responses across all sectors .
Regional Context
The attacks on Kuwait are part of a broader Iranian campaign against Gulf states that host US military installations, following the outbreak of the US-Israeli war on Iran on February 28 . Since the conflict began, Iran has struck several US and Israeli assets across West Asia, with Gulf countries bearing the brunt of Tehran’s response .
Alongside Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain have also faced Iranian attacks. In Bahrain, a fire at a Bapco Energies oil storage facility was brought under control with no casualties reported . In Abu Dhabi, fires broke out at the Borouge petrochemical plant due to falling debris from the interception of an air attack, with operations suspended pending damage assessment .
“Gulf countries have shown incredible restraint in the face of attacks over the past five weeks, but their patience is not unlimited,” Al Jazeera’s Victoria Gatenby reported from Doha . Saudi Arabia, in particular, has been discussing its right to self-defense under Article 51 of the United Nations Charter, she noted .
As of Tuesday, April 7, Kuwaiti authorities continue to assess damage from the attacks, with emergency services maintaining full alert amid ongoing regional developments . The conflict, now in its sixth week, shows no signs of de-escalation as diplomatic efforts remain stalled .
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