00:20A recent drone attack has struck Kuwait's Mina al-Ahmadi oil refinery, causing a fire
00:27at one of the country's largest facilities.
00:31The refinery, operated by Kuwait Petroleum Corporation, is a major hub within the Mina
00:37al-Ahmadi and Mina Abdallah complex, processing hundreds of thousands of barrels of oil per
00:44day.
00:45State media and international outlets, including AP and Reuters, confirm that a drone hit an
00:52operational unit at the refinery, igniting a fire.
00:56Fortunately, no injuries have been reported.
01:00Some accounts suggest this may be the second strike today, with another drone reportedly
01:06hitting the nearby Mina Abdallah refinery, also causing a blaze.
01:11This attack comes amid a broader pattern of escalating tensions across the Gulf in March
01:182026.
01:19Iranian-linked drone and missile strikes have targeted energy infrastructure in several
01:25countries, including Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Iraq.
01:31Earlier incidents in Kuwait included debris from intercepted drones injuring refinery workers,
01:38as well as strikes on airport fuel tanks, government buildings, and military sites.
01:43While many reports link these attacks to Iran or its proxies, Tehran has denied involvement
01:50in some cases.
01:52Analysts warn that repeated attacks on key oil facilities could disrupt energy supplies and
01:59even influence global fuel prices, particularly in Europe, which relies heavily on Gulf imports.
02:06The situation remains fluid, and authorities are monitoring the impact on operations.
02:13Officials urge caution and are closely tracking developments at Kuwait Petroleum Corporation's
02:19facilities.
02:20As the region faces ongoing threats, this latest strike underscores the vulnerability of critical
02:27energy infrastructure amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Gulf.
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