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Two power plants hit by drones in Kuwait

KUWAIT
Two power plants hit by drones in Kuwait
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The Kuwait Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy announced that two power and water desalination plants were targeted by an Iranian drone attack early on Sunday morning (April 5).

The attack resulted in significant material damage and the shutdown of two power generating units, but no reported casualties, the Ministry Spokesperson Fatima Jawnar Hayat said in a press release, reported KUNA.

Technical teams have immediately put in place the emergency plans, in coordination with relevant authorities, to ensure the safety and stability of the electricity and water supplies, given their status as a top priority.

She affirmed that all technical teams are working around the clock to ensure service continuity.