Kuwait’s air defenses were intercepting incoming missiles and drones early on March 29, 2026, triggering warning sirens that sounded for two and a half hours, the General Staff of the Army said according to Arab Times. The military attributed any audible explosions to air defense operations and urged the public to remain calm while complying with safety directives from authorities. Initial assessments indicated no casualties or damage.
The army’s statement confirmed that the defensive measures were in response to hostile attacks. It stressed the importance of residents adhering strictly to all instructions issued by security agencies during the unfolding situation. Officials noted that the operations may result in audible explosions from successful interceptions by air defense units. The call for calm was part of standard protocol in such events.
This event occurred within the context of the 2026 Iran war, during which Iran began launching retaliatory strikes on American and Kuwaiti targets in Kuwait on February 28, 2026. Kuwait intercepted Iranian missiles and drones on March 10-11, the timeline shows.
On March 29, the National Guard shot down four drones and the defense ministry reported that 10 soldiers were injured when ballistic missiles and drones hit a military camp. An Indian worker was killed after an Iranian strike on a power and water desalination plant the following day. These incidents are documented in the war’s chronology.
A Reuters report on a May 28, 2026 incident described a nearly identical announcement from the army regarding interception of hostile missile and drone threats. The military again stated that sounds of explosions were due to the air defense systems intercepting the threats. It advised people to follow security and safety instructions. The pattern has repeated several times this year.
BBC News reported that in a March 17 incident, two people suffered minor injuries from such an attack. Kuwait’s electricity ministry said debris from Iranian drones put six power lines out of service around that time. The country has faced repeated aerial incursions as a result of the regional conflict.
The General Staff of the Army has not named the source of the threats in its March 29 statement. Similar restraint was observed in subsequent reports from May and June. Authorities have continued to update the public on defensive successes while maintaining focus on safety protocols.
