A fire has broken out at the Port Abdullah oil refinery in Kuwait following a drone attack.
The Operative Information Center-OMM reports that the incident was confirmed by the KUNA news agency. According to official reports, the blaze started in one of the refinery's production units after it was targeted by an Iranian unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV).
Authorities stated that all necessary measures have been taken to ensure the safety of the employees and the security of the facility. While emergency teams have been deployed to contain the situation, there is currently no information regarding potential casualties or the full extent of the material damage caused by the strike.
The Port Abdullah refinery is a critical component of Kuwait's energy infrastructure, playing a vital role in the country's oil processing and export capabilities. This incident comes amid heightened regional tensions and concerns over the security of energy corridors in the Persian Gulf. International observers note that such attacks on energy infrastructure can have significant implications for global oil markets and regional stability.
