UAE strongly condemns drone attack on Kuwait

Sunday, 12 July 2026 23:57

By ARN News Staff

The UAE has strongly condemned a drone attack on Kuwait that targeted three border posts and an offshore drilling platform operated by Kuwait Oil Company.

The attack caused material damage and left one worker injured.

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs described the incident as a flagrant violation of Kuwait's sovereignty and a threat to its security and stability.

The ministry reaffirmed the UAE's full solidarity with Kuwait and its support for measures taken to safeguard the country's security and stability.

It also wished the injured worker a speedy recovery.

UAE Strongly Condemns Hostile Attack on Border Posts and Offshore Oil Platform in Kuwait pic.twitter.com/md8Y40Gaj3
— MoFA وزارة الخارجية (@mofauae) July 12, 2026

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