63 Injured in Attack on Kuwait Airport
Kuwait Health Ministry mobilizes emergency response after Iranian drone attack injures 63, performs major surgeries.
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Kuwait's Health Ministry reported on Wednesday that hospitals across the nation have treated 63 individuals injured in an Iranian drone attack, performing seven major emergency surgeries in the immediate aftermath.
Dr. Abdullah Al Sanad, the ministry's spokesman, confirmed that the country's healthcare infrastructure was placed on "full emergency footing" within the first hours of the assault. Medical facilities and personnel were rapidly mobilized to manage the influx of casualties resulting from the strike on Kuwait International Airport.
"We have received 63 injured people and performed seven major emergency surgeries," Dr. Al Sanad stated during a press briefing. He emphasized that the health sector remains on high alert around the clock as part of ongoing emergency response measures to ensure continued care for victims and readiness for any further developments.
The attack, which targeted the airport's passenger terminal, has strained local medical resources, though officials report that the system is functioning effectively under the crisis conditions. The seven major surgeries indicate the severity of injuries sustained by several victims, ranging from blast trauma to shrapnel wounds.
This medical emergency follows earlier reports from the Foreign Ministry confirming at least one fatality and significant damage to diplomatic missions and vital facilities at the airport. The coordinated response by Kuwaiti health authorities highlights the scale of the humanitarian impact of the strike, which has been described by officials as a "red line" violation of Kuwait's sovereignty.
As the investigation into the attack continues, the Health Ministry has urged citizens to avoid non-essential travel to the airport area while emergency crews work to clear debris and restore partial operations.