Kuwait Says Iranian Drones Strike Oil Sector Complex, Power, Government Sites

Reuters

11:53 JST, April 5, 2026

April 5 (Reuters) – Kuwait Petroleum ​Corporation said a fire broke out in its Shuwaikh oil sector complex, which houses the oil ministry and KPC headquarters, after a drone attack, the Kuwaiti state news agency reported early on Sunday.

Kuwaiti state media, citing the finance ministry, said an Iranian drone hit an office complex for government ministries, causing significant material damage but no casualties.

Two power generation units were also taken out of service after Iranian drones targeted two power and water desalination plants, causing significant damage, Kuwait’s electricity and water ministry said on Sunday.

No injuries were reported in any of the incidents, according to Kuwaiti state media.

The latest attacks come as the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, how in its sixth week, broadens, with Tehran striking Israel and Gulf Arab states hosting U.S. military installations.

There was no official comment from Iran.