A fire at a fuel depot at Kuwait International Airport has been reported by Kuwait’s General Civil Aviation Authority. The fire broke out early in the morning on 25 March and was caused following an attack by Iranian drones, the aviation authority confirmed.
Kuwaiti authorities said that emergency procedures began immediately, with fire-fighting teams and other relevant agencies responding to contain the blaze.
The official spokesperson Abdullah Al Rajhi told the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) that initial reports indicate the damage is limited to material losses, with no casualties reported.
Efforts are under way to secure the site and assess the full extent of the damage, the aviation authority noted.
The airport was previously attacked by Iranian drones on 12 and 14 March, which caused damage to other facilities, including a radar installation. No casualties were reported due to the attacks.
In 2025, the airport was said to be the 12th busiest airport in the Middle East, and normally serves as the primary hub for Kuwait Airways and Jazeera Airways.
