Drone Attack Damages Kuwait Power and Water Plant
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Fire contained as crews work to restore electricity and water supply
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Kuwait's Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy said an attack on Friday damaged one of the country's power generation and water distillation plants.
The ministry said the strike caused a fire and affected several electricity generation units. Emergency teams quickly moved in to control the situation and keep the electricity grid stable.
Fire contained as repair work starts
Kuwait Fire Force teams brought the fire under control. Technical teams then started checking the damage, securing the site, and working to restore the affected units.
The ministry said teams are still working around the clock to keep the power supply running without interruption. It also urged residents to reduce electricity use during the emergency. More updates will be shared through official channels.
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