Kuwait’s Ministry of Defense issued Statement No. 70 on July 12, 2026, to outline details of the twin incidents. The ministry described the strike on three land border posts in the north as a treacherous and aggressive attack that resulted in material damage. Competent agencies immediately began taking required measures in coordination with relevant authorities. The defense ministry framed both events as threats that demanded a swift response from national security bodies.
According to the same ministerial statement, a hostile drone targeted one of the Kuwait Oil Company’s offshore drilling rigs situated in Kuwaiti territorial waters. The assault caused material damage to the facility and injured one worker. The injured employee has been placed under necessary medical treatment, the ministry reported. No further information on the worker’s condition or the scale of damage to the rig was disclosed in the announcement.
The General Staff of the Kuwait Armed Forces reaffirmed the military’s full readiness through the defense ministry’s statement. It remains committed to taking all necessary measures to safeguard the country’s security and protect its territory. The armed forces positioned the incidents as part of broader vigilance efforts along land and maritime boundaries.
This event represents the latest security challenge for Kuwait in 2026. In April of this year two drones originating from the direction of Iraq struck northern border posts causing material damage but no casualties, The Times of Israel reported. Those drones were described as explosive-laden and guided by fibre-optic cables in that earlier incident.
The Kuwait Oil Company serves as the state’s primary operator for petroleum resources including extensive offshore fields. The company maintains multiple drilling rigs that form a cornerstone of national energy output. The ministerial statement stopped short of providing specifics on which rig was involved or any operational impact from the strike.
Officials have yet to publicly identify the origin of the hostile drone in the offshore attack. Investigations continue as part of the measures outlined by the competent agencies. The defense ministry’s announcement underscored the need for ongoing protection of Kuwaiti territory and infrastructure amid such events.
