Kuwait’s Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy announced on Friday that one of the country’s power generation and water desalination plants sustained material damage following an attack launched by Iran early in the morning, reflecting the impact of escalating regional tensions on critical infrastructure.

In an official statement, the ministry confirmed that technical teams and emergency response units immediately began operations in accordance with approved emergency plans, aiming to maintain operational efficiency and reduce any potential disruption to essential services while accelerating recovery efforts.

The ministry also stated that continuous coordination is taking place with security authorities and all relevant entities to secure the affected locations and ensure the safety of personnel and vital facilities as part of an integrated response strategy.

In a separate statement, Kuwait’s Ministry of Defense confirmed that air defense systems are actively intercepting hostile missile and drone attacks, explaining that the explosion sounds heard were the direct result of successful interception operations.

Meanwhile, the Kuwait National Guard denied circulating reports about any radiation leak, emphasizing that all radiation readings remain within normal levels and that monitoring systems are operating around the clock to guarantee environmental safety and stability.