Kuwait says drone attack targeting oil refinery sparked fire

Story by  PTI | Posted by  Vidushi Gaur | Date 19-03-2026
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Dubai

Kuwait on Thursday reported that a drone strike triggered a fire at one of its major oil facilities, according to the state-run KUNA.

Citing the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation, the agency said the attack targeted the Mina Al-Ahmadi refinery, leading to a blaze at the site.

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Authorities confirmed that no injuries were reported in the incident. The refinery is among the largest in the Middle East, with a production capacity of around 730,000 barrels per day.