Drone strike sparks fire at Kuwait’s Mina Al-Ahmadi refinery

2026-03-20 - 08:00

KUWAIT — Kuwait Petroleum Company said Friday that a fire broke out in several units at the Mina Al-Ahmadi refinery after it was targeted by drones early in the morning.According to the state news agency KUNA, the refinery was struck by unmanned aerial vehicles for the second time in two days.The company said the attack caused fires in multiple operational units but confirmed that no casualties or injuries were reported based on initial assessments.Firefighting and emergency teams responded quickly to contain the blaze, while some refinery units were shut down and precautionary measures were implemented to ensure the safety of workers.